Teen shot multiple times, police chase in North Philly Friday – NBC10 Philadelphia

A teenager was shot multiple times in Philadelphia on Friday evening, according to a police department spokesman.

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The shooting occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Oct. 4 near the intersection of North 3rd Street and West Allegheny Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said.

A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the incident, police said. He was taken by private vehicle to a nearby hospital where he was in extremely critical condition.

SkyForce10 was over the area where the shooting occurred shortly after the incident. At least two police cars could be seen.

After the shooting, police pursued a vehicle until the car came to a stop at 5th Street and Glenwood Avenue, officials confirmed.

SkyForce10 was over the scene outside a corner store, where a silver sedan could be seen on the sidewalk surrounded by several police cars.

Officers could be seen outside their vehicles monitoring the area.

Officials said at least one suspect was arrested and a weapon was recovered in connection with these incidents.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270. You can also leave a tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).