A 14-year-old boy was in critical condition after being shot Monday night in West Philadelphia, authorities said.
The shooting happened at around 7 p.m. on Farson Street, just north of Market Street, according to police. Officers took the teenager to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was being treated for two wounds to his left leg, investigators said.
No one was arrested in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and there was no word on a possible motive.
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
In 2024, 130 youth under the age of 18 were shot in the city, down about 19% from the year prior, according to the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting’s data dashboard.
That rate of decrease trails the overall drop in gun violence among all age groups. Furthermore, the PGVR numbers show that 17 children were killed by gunfire last year – the same number as 2023 – despite a 34% decline in overall homicides.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
