The child was shot in the head on Wednesday as she played on a Camden street.
UPDATE: Child shooting victim has died
CAMDEN -- The reward has been increased to $12,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot an 8-year-old girl Wednesday night on a city street, authorities said.
The girl was shot in the head around 8:30 p.m. on the 900 block of South 8th St. She was the innocent victim of crossfire, police said.
According to reports, the girl remains in critical condition at Cooper University Hospital, Camden.
On Friday afternoon officials announced that the reward being offered for information in the case was being increased to $12,000.
College athlete gunned down in camden
Flyers with information about the reward are being distributed in the community, officials said. A photo of the victim smiling is on the flyer.
An intense manhunt has been underway since the shooting.
After the shooting neighbors said the girl was often seen playing on the street where she had been shot.
Police did not release the victim's name but she has been identified on social media sites as Gabby.
Camden County Chief of Police Scott Thomson called those involved in the shooting "cowards."
The reward is being offered by the Citizens Crime Commission, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department.
Anyone with information can submit anonymous tips by calling 215-546-TIPS or 877-345-TIPS.
Bill Gallo Jr. may be reached at bgallo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow Bill Gallo Jr. on Twitter @bgallojr. Find NJ.com on Facebook.