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Police: 14-Year-Old Shot In Head In North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after he was shot in the head in North Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Police say it happened at about 8:40 p.m. Monday at the 1200 block of N. 10th Street.

Authorities sa the 14-year-old boy was bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to his forehead and was taken to the hospital and placed in critical condition.

While transporting the victim to Hahneman Hospital, authorities say what appears to be a BB Gun fell from his clothing.

Police say they are looking into surveillance video from a nearby building that may help the investigation.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for the latest on this developing story.

 

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