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The family of a 7-year-old girl shot dead following a Friday evening football game between Pennsbury High School and Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County has identified her.
Fanta Bility was the girl killed after being hit by gunfire moments after the game ended and fans started leaving the stadium, according to reporting from 6abc.
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“My daughter was a nice person. She was so kind,” the girl’s mother, Tennah Kromah, told the TV station.
Two other juveniles were injured in the shooting, according to reports.
No Pennsbury players or staff were hurt.
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NBC 10 reported the shots were fired just before 9 p.m. as players were on the field following the conclusion of the game. The sound of shots sent fans, coaches, and players from both schools scrambling and running for cover.
A WBCB 1490 broadcast of the football game picked up audio of what appears to be several gunshots.
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“Our coaches assisted at the scene administering first aid and directing our players to safety,” said an email sent to parents from Pennsbury Superintendent Dr. Thomas Smith, and co-principals Lisa Becker and Reggie Meadows.
Counseling was offered to Pennsbury players and students who were at the game.
“This was a traumatic event for those involved,” the school officials noted.
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