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Police: 8-Year-Old Boy Shot In Kensington

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Police say an eight-year-old boy has been taken to the hospital after he was shot in Kensington.

Investigators say it happened Monday at the 2600 block of Palethorp Street.

According to police, the child was shot once in the left shoulder. Investigators say he was taken to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children where he is listed in stable condition.

No arrests have been made at this time.

An investigation is underway.

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