Police: 16-year-old male recovering after he was stabbed in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police investigate after a 16-year-old male was stabbed on Market Street in West Philadelphia.
WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 16-year-old male was attacked and stabbed in West Philadelphia, Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The 16-year-old was stabbed twice in the back on the 4800 block of Market Street around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Authorities state the victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and placed in stable condition.
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A juvenile was said to have been taken into custody. An investigation is underway as to what prompted the attack. No weapon has been recovered.
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