St. Paul Police: 9-year-old shot in the ankle

(St. Paul, MN) -- A nine-year-old boy was shot in St. Paul over the weekend.

This marks the second weekend in a row where a child fell victim to gun violence in St. Paul. In the latest incident, shots were fired into a home, resulting in the child sustaining an ankle injury.

The recent surge in gun-related incidents has prompted calls for action from St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry, emphasizing the need to protect children from such senseless violence.