3 injured teenagers in custody at Philly hospital after shooting, police say
Mar 29, 2025
Three teenagers were taken to the hospital under police custody after a shooting in East Mount Airy on Saturday, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department.
The shooting happened on the 900 block of East Upsal Street just after 5 p.m. on March 29, police said.
A 15-ye
ar-old man was shot in the chest and is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital, according to police.
The two other teens, a 16-year-old shot in the face and a 14-year-old shot in the right thigh, are listed in stable condition at a nearby hospital, police said.
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According to officials, all three of the teenagers are being held as prisoners. No weapons were recovered yet.
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