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- 16-year-old shot multiple times while answering door (newsbreak.com)
In a chilling incident late last night in Philadelphia, a 16-year-old boy became the victim of a violent shooting after merely answering his front door. At approximately 11:53 p.m., an unidentified assailant approached the home and unleashed a barrage of bullets, striking the teenager multiple times.
Authorities report that the young victim suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and arm. Despite the severity of the attack, he was remarkably listed in stable condition following the event.
Inside the house at the time of the shooting were two younger children, ages 5 and 7. The children, who were asleep on the couch near the scene of the shooting, miraculously escaped physical harm.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, with law enforcement officials yet to make any arrests in connection to the case. Furthermore, no weapons have been recovered as of the latest updates.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the Philadelphia community, leaving many to lament the peril that gun violence poses, even to the youngest and most innocent among us. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward in hopes of apprehending those responsible for this reckless act of violence.
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