14-year-old among 2 shot on basketball court in South Philadelphia

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
15-year-old among 2 shot on basketball court in South Philadelphia
Police are investigating a shooting on the basketball court that left two people injured, including a 15-year-old boy in South Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a shooting on a South Philadelphia basketball court that left two people injured, including a 14-year-old boy.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 1200 block of Carpenter Street.

Police said the 14-year-old was shot in the head and an 18-year-old man was shot in his left side.

Both victims were taken to an area hospital. The 14-year-old is listed in critical condition and the 18-year-old in stable condition.

Police said the gunman took off in a white SUV but believe the vehicle may be stolen.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

*EDIT- Earlier information from police had the teens listed as 15 and 18 years of age.