Two 15-year-olds hospitalized after being shot in North Philadelphia

The shooting happened on the 1100 block of West Lehigh Avenue around 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Two 15-year-olds shot in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police say one of the victims was shot four times in the head and twice in the thigh.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left two teens injured on Monday night.

It happened on the 1100 block of West Lehigh Avenue around 7 p.m.

Police say a 15-year-old male was shot four times in the head and twice in the thigh. He was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital where he's currently listed in critical condition.

A second victim, another 15-year-old male, was shot once in the backside. He is currently listed in stable condition at Temple.

It's still unclear what sparked the gunfire.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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