Teen attending graduation party in East Oak Lane shot for 2nd time in a year

Monday, August 13, 2018
EAST OAK LANE (WPVI) -- A teenager remains in critical condition after he was shot in the chest last night while attending a graduation party in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia.

A friend of the victim says the teen already survived another shooting exactly one year ago today.
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Sean Wilson says he mentors the teen who now fighting for his life again.

"He was shot 11 times last year. He's a good kid. He's a college basketball athlete. He's not a thug," Sean Wilson said.

Wilson did not want to identify his friend since police have not made an arrest and haven't identified a motive.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of North 10 Street and 66th Avenue.



Detectives quickly focused the investigation at the scene on a silver SUV that was riddled with bullet holes.
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The three victims were apparently shot near that car.

The 19-year-old was shot in the chest and taken to Einstein Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the arms. A 19-year-old was shot in the leg. Both are in stable condition at Einstein.

"I don't know what else to tell you, I feel bad for anyone who comes out here and becomes the victim of a senseless crime," Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Llewellyn said.

Police do not have a motive or a suspect description at this time.
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They're hoping the victims or witnesses will give them some insight into what happened and perhaps information that will lead them to the shooter.



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