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3 Teens Injured in Triple Shooting in North Philadelphia

All three teens were taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition 

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Three teenagers were injured in a triple shooting in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. 

An 18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy were on Gratz and Diamond streets at 4:17 p.m. when shots were fired. 

The 18-year-old was shot once in the left calf, the 17-year-old was shot twice in the left calf and once in the right ankle and the 15-year-old was shot once in the right leg. All three teens were taken to the hospital and are all in stable condition. 

No arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered. 

According to the most recent shooting data from the City Controller's Office, children have made up about 10% of Philadelphia's 680 shooting victims so far this year.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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