15-year-old shot 4 times in West Philadelphia, listed in critical condition

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Tuesday.

Officers responded to the scene on the 800 block of Cecil Street shortly after 12:30 p.m.

Police say the teenage victim was shot four times throughout the torso.

Responding officers rushed the teen to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.

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