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8-year-old-boy shot in East Frankford
Police say an 8-year-old-boy was shot in Philly Monday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital where he was placed in stable condition.
PHILADELPHIA - An 8-year-old was rushed to the hospital Monday after a shooting erupted in broad daylight in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood.
Officers arrived to find the child on the 1800 block of Gillingham Street just before 1 p.m.
He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, and transported to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
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Police say the child is currently in stable condition.
A weapon has been recovered, but no arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.