PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A teenager riding a scooter was shot and critically wounded in North Philadelphia.
It happened early Thursday morning, around 1 a.m., at Judson Street and West Diamond Street, near William Dick Elementary School.
According to police, the 17-year-old victim was shot three times, once in his chest. When police arrived, they found the teen outside of a home, although it was not clear if he lived there. They rushed him to the hospital, where he had emergency surgery and is now in critical condition.
Investigators say one or more shooters got away in a Mercedes. They also recovered six spent shell casings at the scene and will review security footage gathered in the neighborhood.
Police have not determined who was involved or a motive for the shooting, and urge anyone with information to contact them.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the victim as a man in his early 20s. It has been updated to accurately reflect the age of the victim.
The victim is in critical condition after being taken to the hospital for emergency surgery; police say one or more suspects escaped in a Mercedes
The victim is in critical condition after being taken to the hospital for emergency surgery; police say one or more suspects escaped in a Mercedes
