According to police, the shooting occurred at about 2:40 p.m. in block 2200 of N. 15th Street, near the Public School Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey. The teenager, who was in 8th grade, was shot four times while walking home along 15th Street. Police believe he was the target. “These people are coming south and catching him. I’m not sure if there are one or two shooters, but there were 20 shots,” said Capt. John Walker of the Philadelphia Police Department. Police heard the shots and ran, transporting the victim to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. “I just saw someone lying on the street. It was creepy,” said one neighbor. A backpack, a math textbook and a notebook were left behind at the crime scene. “Wherever it happens, this is a young man, a young man who has had his whole life ahead of him. So no matter where these things happen, they should not happen,” Walker said. A community member says he just spoke to the school principal about neighborhood violence. “Please stop killing each other. I do not know what happened. Please lay down your arms today,” said Michael Stanard. No weapons were found and no arrests were made. Hours later, a 13-year-old was shot several times while sitting in a car in West Philadelphia. Police believe he was also targeted. Anyone with information is requested to call the police at 215-686-TIPS. MORE TOP STORIES: Copyright © 2022 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved.
