17-year-old shot multiple times in Philadelphia neighborhood; suspect in custody

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 17-year-old was shot multiple times in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia on Sunday night.

Police say it happened around 6:30 p.m. on the 6700 block of Ogontz Avenue.

The teen was shot twice in the back and once in the stomach.

Officers said he was transported to Einstein Medical Center, where he has been placed in critical condition.

A gun was recovered from the scene and a suspect is in custody, police say.

Officials have not released the victim's identity.