14-year-old hospitalized, then arrested following shooting in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:00PM
14-year-old hospitalized, then arrested following shooting in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section
A 14-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section. The teen was also later arrested.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 14-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section. The teen was also later arrested.

The shooting happened on the 4500 block of G Street around 11 p.m. on Monday.

Police responded to reports of a person with a gun. That's when they found the teen with a gunshot wound, as well as a weapon.

Authorities say the 14-year-old was standing near the roadway when someone in a Honda shot at him.

He then allegedly returned fire.

There has been no word on the shooter in the vehicle.

The incident is an ongoing investigation.

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