It happened shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday near the Shissler Recreation Center at Blair and East Berks streets.
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Police say the suspect fired through fencing while the victim and others were hanging out on the court after a basketball game.
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The teenager was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
No other injuries were reported.
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Police are looking for the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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