Triple shooting teen victims being held by police, officials say
3 teens shot near Philly rec center being held by police
Three teens, who police say were possibly involved in a shooting near a Philly rec center, were all shot and are being held in police custody.
EAST MOUNT AIRY - Three teenage boys were shot near an East Mount Airy rec center late Saturday afternoon, one of whom is in critical condition. All three boys are also being held by police in the incident.
What we know:
Police were called to the 900 block of East Upsal Street Saturday, just after 5 p.m., on the report of a shooting, officials said.
Police found the victims suffering various injuries from gunshot wounds.
Philadelphia police say at least 17 gun shots went flying at the Finley Recreation Center.
Dig deeper:
According to authorities, the victims are:
- 15-years-old, suffered gunshot wound to his chest. He is in critical condition.
- 16-years-old, suffered a graze wound to his face. He is listed as stable
- 14-years-old, suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh. He is listed as stable.
All three boys were taken to Einstein Medical Center for treatment.
Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace explained, "There were a lot of kids here and it’s very fortunate no one else was injured."
He continued, "Those two people who we believe are also shooters were also struck by gunfire. One was shot in the chest and they’re in critical condition at Einstein. Second person was shot in the leg and is also at Einstein Hospital in stable condition."
What we don't know:
Officials said no weapons have been found and an investigation into a motive is ongoing.