Teen shot in leg at Southwest Philadelphia home; second teen questioned

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A gathering of friends nearly ended in tragedy late Monday night in Southwest Philadelphia.

Police said a 17-year-old was holding a gun when it went off inside a home on the 6300 block of Reedland Street at about 11 p.m.
[Ads /]
A bullet struck another teen in the leg.

When officers arrived, they applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

The victim is now in the hospital in stable condition.
[Ads /]
Witnesses said the shooting was an accident and investigators are now questioning the teen who had the gun.

Officers said he is cooperating with police.

RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker

Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.