14-year-old dead after shot twice in the chest: police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 14-year-old was pronounced dead Saturday night after a shooting in the Overbrook area of West Philadelphia, police say. They responded to the area of 6000 Haddington Lane and say a 14-year-old was shot twice in the chest.
RIGHT NOW: @PhillyPolice on scene in the 6000 block of Haddington Lane where a 14-year-old boy was shot twice in the chest. Police say he died a short time later at the hospital. No weapons recovered. No arrests at this time. @CBSPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/h8VH0KOdyV
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The 14-year-old was taken to Lankenau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say the 14-year-old was walking in the 6000 block of Haddington Lane with some of his friends when they heard a rapid succession of gunfire. When it stopped, they realized the 14-year-old was shot.
Officials say there are no arrests at this time and no weapons were recovered.