A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in West Philadelphia

Police found the victim shot in the leg and rushed him to a nearby hospital. He is listed in stable condition.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in West Philadelphia.

Police responded to a report of a shooting near 51st and Spruce Street at around 11:30 p.m. Friday.
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Police found the victim shot in the leg and rushed him to a nearby hospital. He is listed in stable condition.

Police chased four men running from the scene. Two of those men were apprehended and two guns were recovered.
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There is no word on what led to the shooting at this time.
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