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16-Year-Old Boy Fighting For Life After Being Shot In Groin, Philadelphia Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Friday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 5800 block of Ashland Avenue just before 4:15 p.m.

Police say the boy was shot once in the groin and also received a graze wound to his toe.

The boy was transported to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.

No arrests have been made.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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