Philadelphia

Teen Girl, 2 Women and Man Caught in Crossfire During Shootout

The 16-year-old girl, 65-year-old woman, 22-year-old woman and a man were all on the 100 block of West Chelten Avenue at 4:26 p.m. when two gunmen began firing at each other.

A teen girl, two women and a man were caught in the crossfire during a shootout between two gunmen in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.

The 16-year-old girl, 65-year-old woman, 22-year-old woman and a man were all on the 100 block of West Chelten Avenue at 4:26 p.m. when two gunmen began firing at each other.

The teen girl was shot once in the chest and once in the right arm. The 65-year-old woman was shot once in the chest and the 22-year-old woman was shot once in the buttocks. The man was shot once in the hand.

The teen girl and two women were all taken to Einstein Hospital. The teen and 65-year-old woman are both in critical condition while the 22-year-old woman is stable. The man was taken to Roxborough Hospital, also in stable condition.

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

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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