NAYZE MEDIA (STAFF)

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. (PORT RICHMOND)

Cover Photo Courtesy: 6-ABC Action News

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A 16-year old boy was reportedly shot and critically wounded in the Port Richmond section of the city this evening. A 15-year old suspect is currently in police custody.

PHOTO COURTESY: NBC-10 PHILLY

A report from 6-ABC Action News said the shooting happened on the 3100 block of Gaul Street at around 6:45 p.m. on Monday evening.

First arriving police officers at the scene reported finding the victim suffering from a gunshot to the face. Police rushed the teen to St. Christopher’s Hospital For Children where he was last reported to be in critical condition. A possible motive for the shooting was not reported.

A 15-year old, who police say is known by the victim, was taken into police custody.