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17-year-old boy shot 3 times in West Oak Lane, police say

Digital Brief: April 9, 2023 (AM)
Digital Brief: April 9, 2023 (AM) 03:56

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 17-year-old boy was shot three times in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section Sunday night, police said. 

The shooting happened on the 6700 block of Ogontz Avenue just before 6:25 p.m.

Police said the 17-year-old was shot twice in the back and one in the stomach. He was placed in critical condition at Einstein Hospital. 

Police said a male is in custody and a gun was recovered. 

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