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Teen, Woman Shot At Hancock Playground In North Philadelphia, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a teen and a 35-year-old woman were shot at a North Philadelphia playground Wednesday night. It happened Hancock Playground on the 1400 block of North Hancock Street around 9:15 p.m.

Police say the 35-year-old woman was shot once in the back and is currently in critical condition.

A 16-year-old boy was shot once in the shoulder and is in stable condition.

Authorities say the shooting occurred just feet away from a basketball game and a kickball game that were both taking place at the playground.

Police say a gunman walked onto the playground and fired at least five shots.

No arrests have been made.

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

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