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Toddler struck by 2 stray bullets

PHILADELPHIA — An 18-month-old boy has been struck in the elbow and foot by stray bullets at a Philadelphia playground.

A 31-year-old man identified by police as Carl Wallace also was wounded in the Monday afternoon shooting. Wallace was reported in critical condition.

Police say a man in a white T-shirt and blue jeans started shooting at Wallace after the two were seen arguing.

Wallace had been talking to the father of twin 18-month-old boys. The toddler is in in stable condition.

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