A 16-year-old girl in North Philadelphia was left wounded following a shooting incident on Monday night. According to reports from CBS News Philadelphia, the teen was shot in the cheek at approximately 8:15 p.m. along the 2700 block of North Sydenham Street. She was swiftly transported to Temple University Hospital to receive medical attention.

As shots were to erupt outside of a residence during a dispute, one bullet tragically found its way into the home, hitting the girl who was evidently uninvolved in the altercation. The victim, who was sitting on her couch at the time, is now in stable condition, as reported by 6abc. A woman has been taken into custody by the police in connection with the shooting, though the reason behind the violence remains uncertain.

Local authorities have said they recovered a firearm from the scene. The area where the shooting occurred is currently under investigation as law enforcement officers work to piece together the events that led up to the tragic event. The identity of the shooter, as well as the nature of the fight which preluded the gunfire, have not been disclosed at this juncture.

Details regarding the arrested woman are limited, but her involvement with the incident is expected to be a significant key in understanding the incident. Questions continue to linger regarding her connection to the victim and to the home where the girl was shot. The neighborhood awaits answers as it grapples with the cruel reminder that sometimes, even the sanctuary of one's home cannot shield the innocent from the chaos that may rage just beyond its walls.