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17-year-old girl shot near North Philadelphia school; lockdowns lifted

Published  September 24, 2018 12:07pm EDT
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Police are investigating after a teenage student was shot in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood Monday morning.

The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was reportedly shot in the shoulder on the 1600 block of West Olney Avenue shortly after 8:15 a.m.

The girl ran to nearby Central High School before being transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where she is listed in stable condition.

Police say two individuals were exchanging fire at each other in Kemble Park when the victim was hit. Bullets also reportedly flew into the first floor of occupied homes on the block.

Central High School, Philadelphia High School for Girls and Widener Memorial School were placed on lockdown following the shooting. The lockdowns have since been lifted.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 29 for updates.