Teen critical after friend 'accidentally' shoots him 3 times at home: Philadelphia police
PHILADELPHIA - A shooting involving two teenage friends inside a Southwest Philadelphia home is believed to be an accident, according to police.
Officers responded to the 6300 block of Reedland Street to find a 17-year-old struck three times in the leg Monday night.
He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Police say the shots were fired by the teen's 17-year-old friend, who stayed on the scene and was taken to police headquarters.
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It is believed that shooting occurred by accident, according to authorities at the scene. No charges have been announced at this time.
One spent shell casing was found in the basement, and a gun was recovered in the backyard. It is unclear how the teen got the gun, and what led to the shooting.