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Teen critical after Kingsessing shooting

A teen was critically wounded in a shooting in Kingsessing this evening.

The male, 17, was shot once in the nose area shortly after 6:30 p.m. and rushed to Mercy Hospital by police, then transferred to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.

Police have a possible suspect in custody, but no charges have been filed at this time.

Metro Philadelphia

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