Two 14-year-olds shot near Dilworth Park ice rink in Center City Philadelphia

Friday, December 13, 2024 11:18PM
2 teens shot near Dilworth Park ice rink in Center City

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating after an apparent argument led to a double shooting on Friday near the ice rink at Dilworth Park in Center City.

Police say about four to five gunshots rang out around 4:30 p.m. following an argument involving several juveniles, according to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.

Philadelphia Poplice Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore provides an update after a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice rink in Center City on Friday.

Two 14-year-olds were shot -- one in the face and another in the leg. The victim who was shot in the face is hospitalized in critical condition. The second victim is listed as stable.

The view from our Sky 6 camera over the ice rink showed officers cordoning off an area.

Police say a person around the same age as the victims was detained and questioned by police.

The Center City District said the park will be closed for the rest of the night.

Further details on the shooting have not been released.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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