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EUREKA, MO (KTVI) – Police are investigating the shooting of a teenage girl in Eureka. They say it took place during a drug deal.

Officials say the 16-year-old girl from Wildwood was shot in a parking lot on 5th street in Eureka around 9:45pm Wednesday. Police say the gunman shot the girl while she was trying to sell him drugs.

Police have an idea of who the man is, but are not giving out a description. The girl is in the hospital and cooperating with police.

She is expected to face charges.