Police: 2 teens shot at basketball court in South Philadelphia

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Police say two teens were shot at a basketball court in South Philadelphia.

It happened on the 1200 block of Carpenter Street around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

According to police, a 14-year-old boy was shot once in the head. He was taken to Jefferson in critical condition.

An 18-year-old was shot in the side. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

"We know at least six shots were fired from a semi-automatic weapon. We found six spent shell casings on the basketball court," said Chief Inspector Scott Small. 

SKYFOX flew over the scene Tuesday.

So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered. Surveillance captured the entire incident. 

Tuesday's shooting on the Hawthorne basketball court follows one that happened Sunday.  A 13 and 16-year-old were shot on a basketball court on Academy Road. Both were in stable condition that night.

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The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Editor's Note: Police initially reported the teen shot in the head was 15. This story has been corrected to reflect he is 14.

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