Crime & Safety

Teens Shot At Party Saturday Morning: Philadelphia Police

Two teens, 16 and 18, were shot while they attended a party early Saturday morning, Philadelphia Police said.

PHILADELPHIA — Two teenagers, 16 and 18, were hurt in a Saturday morning shooting while they attended a party, Philadelphia Police said.

The shooting occurred at about 12:35 a.m. on the 2100 block of North Fairhill Street, police said.

Police were called to the area for a report of a person with a gun and found the 16-year-old victim shot once in the chest and once in the buttocks.

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The other victim, 18, was found.

Both were taken to hospitals, where they were listed in stable condition, police said.

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Police said the victims were at a party in the area when they heard gunshots, tried to run off, but were hit by gunfire.

The suspects were described as black man with thin builds who were wearing black hooded sweatshirts, black pants, and masks. One suspect had blue gloves and black shoes, while the other was wearing white shoes.

Both were armed with handguns.

Police have not made any arrests or determined any motives.

Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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