Three teenagers face charges after a shooting in the woods near a Northeast Philadelphia high school left a 17-year-old hospitalized.
Police said the shooting followed an argument after a group of friends hanging out near Archbishop Ryan High School along Academy Road asked the victim about buying drugs Saturday night, said Philadelphia Police.
The victim didn’t know the suspects and exchanged hostels words with the other young people. Two suspects then walked away while calling another person and giving their location, said police.
Minutes later, a third male showed up and flashed a handgun, said police. A fight ensued during which the third guy shot the victim once in the leg, said police. Doctors treated the 17-year-old at Aria Torresdale Hospital in stable condition.
After the shooting, police tracked down a 16-year-old boy from Camden, New Jersey – NBC10 isn’t identifying the boy since he is a minor – and Joshua Sanchez, 19, of Gloucester, New Jersey walking nearby. The teens matched the description of two suspects. Officers arrested both teens Sunday and charged them with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault and weapons charges.
A third teen—Charlie Rolon of Rachel Street – was arrested Tuesday and also charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault and weapons charges.
All three teens remained jailed Wednesday unable to post bail, said court records.
Archbishop Ryan released a letter to parents Sunday stating the no one involved is a Ryan student.
“We want to assure you that we are taking this matter seriously and can assure that it was not connected to any activity sponsored by Archbishop Ryan High School,” read the letter.
“…Be assured that the safety and security of your sons and daughters is a primary concern for us and know of our prayers for you and your families during Holy Week.”
