Philadelphia

13-year-old hospitalized after being shot in the foot in Philly on Thursday, according to police

Police on scene arrested a person in connection to a shooting in West Oak Lane
NBC10 Philadelphia

A teenager is recovering in the hospital after being shot on Thursday afternoon, according to police.

The 13-year-old victim was shot one time in the right foot and taken to a nearby hospital where he is listed in stable condition, police said.

The incident happened at the intersection of East Walnut Lane and Woolston Avenue in the West Oak Lane section of North Philadelphia just after 5:30 p.m., officials said.

Police were able to secure the scene and arrest one person in connection to the shooting. No weapons have been recovered yet.

Skyforce10 was over the scene where police could be seen speaking with a person before placing them in handcuffs and escorting them into the back of a police van.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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