14-year-old shot, critically injured in Philadelphia

The teen was shot in the chest and back, according to police.

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Monday, August 14, 2023
14-year-old shot, critically injured in Philadelphia
A 14-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 14-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot in Philadelphia on Sunday night.



Officials say it happened just after 8 p.m. on the 1800 block of North 20th Street.



The teen was shot in the chest and back, according to police.



He was transported to Temple University Hospital in a private vehicle.



Officers are still investigating the shooting.



No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered at the scene.

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