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17-Year-Old Boy Critically Wounded In East Germantown Double Shooting, Philadelphia Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a double shooting in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood. Police say gunfire erupted around 1:19 p.m. Saturday on the 1300 block of East Price Street.

According to police, the 17-year-old suffered gunshot wounds to his back and stomach. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was placed in critical condition.

Police say an 18-year-old was shot in the chest and is in stable condition.

So far, no arrests have been made.

This incident comes less than a day after four teens were injured in a quadruple shooting in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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