Philadelphia

Gunman Kills Teen, Injures Another Outside Chinese Restaurant in Philadelphia

The 17-year-old boy and another victim were on the 1000 block of East Chelten Avenue when a gunman opened fire. 

A gunman killed a teen boy and injured another outside a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia Tuesday evening.

A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were outside a restaurant along the 1000 block of Chelten Avenue at 6:29 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

The 17-year-old boy was shot once in the left rib area while the 16-year-old was shot once in the chin and once in the left arm.

Both teens were taken to the hospital. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at 7:24 p.m. while the 16-year-old is in stable condition.

Police recovered a weapon. No arrests have been made and police have not released a description of any suspects.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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