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6-year-old boy has died, shot in the left side of chest: Police

Sunday, July 5, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police in the 8th district are investigating a shooting incident Sunday.

The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. on the 4600 block of Kendrick Street.
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Police say a 6-year-old boy was shot in the left side of his chest and taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital by a family member.

The child whose identity remains unknown was later pronounced dead from injuries.
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The scene is currently being held by police. No weapons have been recovered.

No word on any arrests made at this time.
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