2 Teens Injured In West Philadelphia Shooting, Vehicles, Apartment, Struck By Gunfire, Police Say

Philadelphia PA

19 September, 2021

3:54 PM

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CBS Philadelphia September 18, 2021 Two teenagers are recovering after a shooting in the city's Walnut Hill neighborhood sent them to the hospital Friday night, according to the Philadelphia police. The shooting happened at 4900 Spruce Street near Barkan Park. A 16-year-old boy was shot once in his right ankle. The other victim, a 14-year-old, was shot in his left leg. Both were transported to CHOP and are in stable condition at this time, according to police. Police officers who were assigned to monitor the high school football game at West Philadelphia High School at 4800 Spruce Street heard numerous gunshots at 8:42 p.m. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.