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Police: 16-Year-Old Boy Fighting For Life After Being Shot Twice In West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot twice in West Philadelphia, police said Tuesday. It happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of 60th and Sansom Streets.

The teen was shot once in his abdomen and once in the back, according to police. He was rushed to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center and placed in critical condition, authorities said.

So far, police said there are no arrests.

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