12-year-old boy shot in chest, hand

WEST PHILADELPHIA - March 5, 2009 The boy was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and later transferred to Children's Hospital and was listed in serious condition.

The victim is currently still listed in serious condition.

Southwest Detectives conducted a thorough investigation and developed information that led to identifying Shaheem Willis as the male who is responsible for the shooting.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Willis, 17, and he was arrested today without incident.


You can get the latest crime statistics from the Philadelphia Police by CLICKING HERE for the force's crime data mapping site.

CLICK HERE to follow Action News on Twitter

CLICK HERE to get Action News on your website

CLICK HERE to find Action News on Facebook

Click here to get the latest Philadelphia news and headlines from across the Delaware and Lehigh valleys.

Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.