Teen in wheelchair critically injured in West Oak Lane shooting; 3 sought

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Thursday, March 10, 2016
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Police are on the hunt for three men after a shooting left a wheelchair-bound teenager in critical condition in the city's West Oak Lane section.

WEST OAK LANE (WPVI) -- Police are on the hunt for three men after a shooting left a wheelchair-bound teenager in critical condition in the city's West Oak Lane section.

It happened shortly after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday along the 7200 block of Limekiln Pike.

Police say someone opened fire on the 18-year-old, striking him in the face and buttocks.

The victim, described as a wheelchair dependent, was rushed to Einstein Medical Center.

Police say no weapon was recovered at the scene.

Three men wearing gray hoodies are being sought, police say.

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