Police: 13-Year-Old Boy Fighting For Life After Being Shot Multiple Times In Chester
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Police say a 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot numerous times in Chester. The incident happened on the 400 block of East 20th Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police say the victim was found suffering from numerous gunshot wounds in his abdomen area and head in the backyard of a home. The victim was rushed to the hospital and placed in critical condition.
Witnesses told police that the victim was seen running away from the shooters on foot, jumping fences and running through yards in the area before falling to the ground.
Investigators say the suspects returned to a silver 2007 Acura RDX with a Delaware registration and fled the area.
No arrests have made at this time as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are asking anyone who has information to contact Detective Brian Pot at 610-447-8431 or Detective David Tyler at 610-891-4197.
