Crime & Safety
Teen Shot In Back Tuesday In West Philadelphia: Reports
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the back Tuesday in West Philadelphia and two people have been taken into custody, according to reports.
PHILADELPHIA — A teenage boy was shot in the back Tuesday morning in West Philadelphia and two people were taken into custody, according to reports.
The shooting happened at about 11 a.m. at South 52nd and Market streets, NBC10 reports.
The boy was found shot in the back and taken to a hospital, and two people were taken into custody in connection with the shooting, according to Fox 29. Two weapons were also recovered.
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The boy's condition is not known.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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