14yearold boy critically hurt in West Philly shooting, police say
May 17, 2026
A 14-year-old is fighting for his life after getting shot in West Philadelphia on Sunday night, police said.
The shooting just before 10 p.m. in the area of Master and Allison streets, police said. The teen has been taken to the hospital after getting shot in the chest and hand and is in extreme
ly critical condition.
The crime scene was active as of 11 p.m. and spanned several blocks. Officers who arrived at the scene found the teen, as well as a trail of of blood going down Master Street and continuing down Allison Street.
No arrests have been made and no motives have been determined, but the investigation is ongoing. Officers were going door to door in the area to look for any kind of useful evidence, particularly surveillance footage.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.
This is a developing story; check back for more details.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
CORRECTION: Initially, police said the victim was 16, but have since corrected his age to 14.
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