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Teenagers injured in triple shooting amid cries from the Philadelphia community to help crime victims
Three teenagers are hospitalized with critical injuries after being shot in a triple shooting. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira has the details.
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say three teens were injured in a shooting Monday night in North Philadelphia, including a boy who investigators believe was chased down and shot.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the area of 19th and Diamond for reports of a shooting.
Captain John Walker told reporters that a 14-year-old girl and two 15-year-old boys were suffering from gunshot wounds.
All three teens were taken to Temple University Hospital by police. Walker said one of the boys who was shot in the hip and stomach is in critical condition.
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Investigators believe that the victims were among a group of teens who came under fire when they turned on to North 19th Street.
Neighbors reported hearing numerous gunshots fired and reported seeing several teenagers running away.
Walker said one of the 15-year-old victims was chased southbound on North 19th and shot multiple times.
Authorities did not report any arrests immediately following the shooting. It's believed the suspects are between the ages of 15-16.