Police: Double stabbing near Philly playground critically injures teen; 5 suspects sought
PHILADELPHIA - Violence erupted across the street from a playground in South Philadelphia overnight, leaving two people injured - one being 16 years old.
The double stabbing happened on the 600 block of Snyder Avenue just after midnight Friday near the Ford Playground and Recreational Center.
Police say the 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed nine times, eight int back and once in the shoulder.
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The second victim, 1 21-year-old man, was stabbed twice in the shoulder and is said to be in stable condition.
Five suspects fled the scene on bikes, according to authorities. No word on arrests at this time.