Crime & Safety

Teenager Shot Twice In Philadelphia Tuesday Morning

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the left hip and right femur at about 6:20 a.m. at North Second and Westmoreland streets.

Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477. (Shutterstock)

PHILADELPHIA — A teenager was shot early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia, according to police.

The shooting occurred at about 6:20 a.m. at North Second and Westmoreland streets, police said.

A 17-year-old boy was shot once in the left hip and once in the right femur.

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He was taken to Temple Hospital, where he is in stable condition, police said.

Police did not find any weapons or make any arrests.

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Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.


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