PHILADELPHIA, PA – Early this morning, Philadelphia police responded to a shooting at 7400 Walker Street. At around 2:10 AM, officers were called to the scene where three shots had been fired and a person was reported with a gun.
A white van subsequently arrived at Frankford Aria Hospital with a 16-year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to his left chest. After dropping off the victim, the van left the scene.
The victim was then moved to Frankford Torresdale Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, and no arrests have been made. The Philadelphia Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact their Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or use the anonymous tip line by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).
