2 teens injured in Kensington shooting

Friday, July 15, 2016
KENSINGTON (WPVI) -- Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.

It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday at E and Westmoreland streets.
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A 17-year-old was shot once in the chest, police say, and an 18-year-old was shot in the left buttocks while riding in a Mercedes Benz.

Police say 22 shell casings were found at the scene. The car was struck 12 times.

The 18-year-old drove to Allegheny and Howard and flagged down an officer to get help, police say.
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Officers drove the victims to Temple University Hospital where they are listed in stable condition.

Two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old were in the back seat of the car, but were uninjured.



No arrests have been made at this time.
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