Police: Shooting leaves 13-year-old boy extremely critical in North Philadelphia

Police say a 13-year-old male was shot once in the head.

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Police: Boy, 13, extremely critical after North Philly shooting
Police are investigating after a shooting left a 13-year-old critically injured in North Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a shooting left a 13-year-old critically injured in North Philadelphia.

The incident happened Saturday just after 7:15 p.m. on the 2200 block of N Woodstock Street.

Police say a 13-year-old male was shot once in the head.

The teen was rushed by police to a local nearby hospital listed in extremely critical condition.

So far, no weapons have been recovered.

There is no word yet on any arrests at this time.