A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in the head inside a North Philadelphia apartment.
A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot in the head inside a NorthAccording to authorities, the shooting happened on the 3100 block of North 33rd Street Saturday night, a little after 9 p.m.
Officials say the victim was taken by a private vehicle to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition. Philadelphia Police Captain Anthony Ginaldi said a preliminary investigation revealed the 12-year-old and his 14-year-old cousin were unsupervised in an upstairs bedroom, reportedly recording a video, when the 14-year-old shot the 12-year-old.
The resident of the home, a 27-year-old registered security guard, took the 12-year-old to Temple to be treated for his injuries. Captain Ginaldi went on to say the 27-year-old, also a cousin to the two boys, was taken into custody.Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS or texting PPD TIP . Tips can also be submitted anonymously
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Philadelphia corrections officer, inmate charged in prison crime ringA former Philadelphia corrections officer is among several individuals arrested as a part of what Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office called a smuggling and bribery operation in a Philadelphia prison.
Read more »
Man pleads guilty in Philadelphia armed carjackingA Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in connection with a March 2022 carjacking in Philadelphia's Germantown section.
Read more »
Philadelphia Phillies fans plan travel to Houston amid rising pricesAfter the Phillies lost Game 4, it guaranteed at least one more game being played in Houston.
Read more »
MLS Cup Final: Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on SaturdayThe Union will be participating in their first MLS Cup final on Saturday afternoon at Los Angeles Football Club. Later that day, the Phillies will try to stay alive in the World Series.
Read more »