Crime & Safety

Teen Killed In Delaware County Shooting

Breaking: The youth was shot Friday morning in Chester while walking to school.

MEDIA, PA – A teenager was shot and killed Friday morning in Delaware County as he was walking to school at about 7:50 a.m.

The incident that left a 16-year-old boy dead occurred at about in Chester, according to Chester Police

Chester High School was placed on lockdown temporarily after that shooting and another shooting that occurred in the area.

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The Delaware County Daily Times reports police were responding to the fatal shooting when reports of another shooting – which is believed to be unrelated – came in. The victim of that shooting is reportedly in stable condition.

The 6ABC reports no students, teachers, or staff inside the school were injured.

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