Teen critically injured in shooting at SEPTA station in West Philadelphia

Police say there were around 20 spent shell casings on the scene.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
Teen critically injured in shooting at SEPTA station
A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after a shooting late Friday night at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after a shooting late Friday night at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.

The shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. at the 52nd Street station at 52nd and Market.

Police say there were around 20 spent shell casings on the scene.

The teen is now hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the face.

There was no word on a motive for this shooting.

No arrests have been made.

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