2 teenagers shot while riding in Cadillac in Kensington; 3rd person injured by broken glass

Police say the victims were driving in a Cadillac when someone started shooting at them from another car.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
2 teenagers, man shot while riding in Cadillac in Kensington
Investigators found 13 spent shell casings at the scene. They say the vehicle was struck at least 10 times in the rear.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two teens are recovering after being shot in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Wednesday night.

The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. near the 3200 block of Emerald Street near Madison Street.

Police say the victims were driving in a Cadillac when someone started shooting at them from another car. A third person, a 23-year-old man, was injured by broken glass.

Investigators found 13 spent shell casings at the scene. They say the vehicle was struck at least 10 times in the rear.

Police say a 17-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the right arm.

An 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

They drove themselves to Episcopal Hospital for treatment.

Due to the severity of his injuries, police say the 18-year-old was transferred to Temple University Hospital.

Both teens were listed in stable condition.

Police say another vehicle was struck by gunfire, but the driver was not injured.

Investigators are looking at surveillance cameras in the area, including one at the intersection that recorded some of the shooting.

No arrests have been made.