Crime & Safety

North Philadelphia Shooting Leaves 2 Teenage Boys Injured, Police Say

The shooting happened on the 1400 block of West Girard Avenue at around 4:50 p.m.

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August 19, 2025

Two teenage boys were injured, including one critically, in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Monday, police said.

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The shooting happened on the 1400 block of West Girard Avenue at around 4:50 p.m.

The 17-year-old boy who was shot was placed in critical condition, according to police. A 16-year-old was shot in both of his legs and was placed in stable condition.

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