Police: 17-year-old boy critically injured in West Oak Lane shooting; 1 person in custody
WEST OAK LANE - A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on a West Oak Lane street.
35th District responded to a shooting call on the 6700 block of Ogontz Avenue Sunday evening, just before 6:30, according to authorities.
Officers found the 17-year-old with three gunshot wounds, one to his stomach and two to his back.
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Medics rushed him to Einstein Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition.
Officials say one male is in custody and a weapon has been recovered. Police continue to investigate the shooting.
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