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Teen in Critical Condition After Arm Shooting in North Philadelphia; Police Seek Answers
A teenage boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the arm inside a North Philadelphia home Monday night. Police found a large amount of blood at the scene and have made no arrests as they search for a motive.
PHILADELPHIA â A teenage boy is in critical condition after being shot in the arm inside a North Philadelphia home Monday night, and police are still working to determine what happened.
Officers were called to the 3000 block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 9:22 p.m. after reports of a shooting, according to police. When they arrived, they were directed to a residence where they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound to his left arm.
Medics rushed the boy to a nearby hospital, where he was immediately taken into surgery. He was listed in critical condition.
Inside the home, investigators discovered a large amount of blood in the first-floor living room. The residence has been secured as a crime scene as detectives continue to piece together the circumstances of the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and police said a motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.
The shooting adds to the toll of gun violence affecting young people in Philadelphia. Community organizations such as Resolve Philly maintain resources for residents and communities that have endured gun violence, including support services and trauma-informed care.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Philadelphia police.