2 teens injured, bullets miss woman in home after more than 40 shots fired in West Philadelphia

Thursday, April 18, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two teens were wounded and bullets just missed a homeowner after gunmen fired off more than 40 shots on a West Philadelphia street.

It happened on the 100 block of North Redfield Street, just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday
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Police say a 17-year-old boy flagged down an officer, saying he had been shot in the shoulder. He is in stable condition.

Officers also found another 17-year-old boy shot in the chest. He is in critical condition.

Philadelphia Police Inspector Scott Small says one of the shooters had a rifle.

A stray bullet went through a woman's bedroom window while she was sleeping. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported from inside the home.
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Police are searching for the suspected shooters.

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