5 teens sought after double stabbing in South Philadelphia; 16-year-old in critical condition

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Friday, September 15, 2023
5 sought after double stabbing; 16-year-old in critical condition
5 teens sought after double stabbing in South Philadelphia; 16-year-old in critical condition

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Detectives in South Philadelphia are looking for five teenagers in connection to a double stabbing.

Police say two young men were attacked along the 600 block of Snyder Avenue around 11:42 p.m. Thursday.

A 16-year-old was stabbed nine times and is in hospitalized critical condition.

A 21-year-old was stabbed twice and is now in stable condition.

Investigators say the teens believed to be responsible got away on bicycles. They were last seen riding towards 6th Street.

Police have not said anything about a possible motive.

No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered.

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