16-year-old male shot twice in broad daylight in Summerdale, police say
Skyfox over the scene at Anchor Street and Summerdale Avenue where a 16-year-old male was shot.
SUMMERDALE - A 16-year-old male is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Summerdale.
Police were called to the intersection of Anchor Street and Summerdale Avenue Wednesday afternoon, just after 2:30, on the report of gunshots.
Responding officers found the 16-year-old with two gunshot wounds in his chest, when they arrived.
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The teen was rushed to Einstein Medical Center and placed in stable condition.
Officials say an investigation is underway. No arrests have been made.
This follows a violent week across the city, with numerous shootings, including two fatal workplace shootings. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw spoke of the violence on FOX 29’s Good Day.
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