Teen shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

Sunday, August 9, 2015
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.

It happened around 9:10 p.m. along the 2300 block of West Sergeant Street.
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Officers arrived to find a 16-year-old male shot in the back and the arm.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

No word on a motive or any possible suspects.

The shooting is under investigation.
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