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Ex-convict accused of accidentally shooting girl, 13, to face judge

MORNINGSIDE, Pa. — A man accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl last month is scheduled to face a judge Monday.

Authorities said 23-year-old Deandre Thomas accidentally shot the girl in the leg at a home in Morningside. The girl is expected to be OK.

Officials said Thomas, an ex-convict, is charged with reckless endangerment.

We’ll have a crew at the preliminary hearing. Look for coverage throughout the day on Channel 11 News and WPXI.com.