Crime & Safety
2 Teens Shot Tuesday Night In Philadelphia, Suspect Sought
Two boys, 14 and 15 years old, were hurt in a shooting Tuesday night in Philadelphia, police said.
PHILADELPHIA — Two teenage boys are recovering after being shot in Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
The boys, 14 and 15 years old, are in stable condition at Temple Hospital, according to authorities.
Police said the shooting happened at about 7:15 p.m. in a residence on the 2400 block of Cecil B. Moore Street.
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The 14-year-old boy was shot in his abdomen, while the 15-year-old boy was shot in his ankle, police said.
No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined, police said. However, police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument, NBC10 reports.
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According to Action News, the suspect was last seen running north on 24th Street while wearing all dark clothing and black and white sneakers.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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