Police: Teen shot in face after altercation in West Philadelphia

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Police: Teen shot in face after altercation in West Philadelphia
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Police say two groups of teens got into an altercation, which lead to the gunshots.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in the face in West Philadelphia.

It happened at 55th Street and Haverford Avenue around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Police say two groups of teens got into an altercation, which led to the gunshots.

We're told the male victim, around 16 or 17 years old, was found unresponsive.

Officers rushed him to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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