Teen critical after shooting in Northeast Philadelphia

Published June 17, 2026 10:23 AM EDT

A teenage boy is in critical condition after he was shot in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night. 

What we know:

Police responded to the 2300 block of Margaret Street just before 7:30 p.m. 

Officers found the victim lying on the sidewalk, barely conscious, suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. 

He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Investigators say the suspect or suspects fired at the victim from a car as he and his friends were leaving a corner store. 

That vehicle was later found unoccupied a short distance down the road. 

What we don't know:

The victim has not yet been identified. Police have not released a description of the suspect or suspects at this time.

The Source: Information from the Philadelphia Police Department.

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