Police: 15-year-old boy shot in arm in Southwest Philadelphia

Police are investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy wounded in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened on the 1300 block of South 49th Street around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Chief Inspector Scott Small,  the gunshot wound struck the teen's arm one time. The teen was taken to CHOP in stable condition. 

It's unclear if the teen was the intended target. So far, no arrests have been made.  The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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