Two teenage boys were playing with a gun when one accidentally shot the other, investigators said. It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday at a West Oak Lane home on North Broad Street, near Chelten Avenue.

Police said a 14-year-old boy was shot in the stomach and taken to the hospital, where he’s in serious but stable condition. The 15-year-old boy accused of handling the weapon took off. Police are looking for him.

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Two teenage boys were playing with a gun when one accidentally shot the other, investigators said. It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday at a West Oak Lane home on North Broad Street, near Chelten Avenue.
Police said a 14-year-old boy was shot in the stomach and taken to the hospital, where he’s in serious but stable condition. The 15-year-old boy accused of handling the weapon took off. Police are looking for him.
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14-year-old boy shot by another teen while playing with gun, police say

Thousands will flock to West Philly today for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival. It's the largest Juneteenth celebration in the nation, where people join together to have fun and embrace the history of the holiday.The parade starts at noon right near the Mann Center on 52nd Street. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will be the grand marshal, and she'll be joined by hundreds of other participants and at least 20 parade floats.

Celebrations continue for the rest of the day with a festival at Malcolm X Park at 52nd and Pine streets. It will feature a live concert and more than 250 street vendors.

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Thousands will flock to West Philly today for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival. It's the largest Juneteenth celebration in the nation, where people join together to have fun and embrace the history of the holiday.The parade starts at noon right near the Mann Center on 52nd Street. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will be the grand marshal, and she'll be joined by hundreds of other participants and at least 20 parade floats.
Celebrations continue for the rest of the day with a festival at Malcolm X Park at 52nd and Pine streets. It will feature a live concert and more than 250 street vendors.
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West Philadelphia prepares for one of the largest Juneteenth celebration in the nation

Police say on Wednesday, around 2:30 p.m., a man knocked on a person’s door along the 2900 block of South Juniper Street claiming he was with a construction company and needed to check the rear deck “at the request of the building inspector.”







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Police say on Wednesday, around 2:30 p.m., a man knocked on a person’s door along the 2900 block of South Juniper Street claiming he was with a construction company and needed to check the rear deck “at the request of the building inspector.”
 
 
 
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Police: Men wanted in connection with South Philly house burglary

According to the FBI, there has been a double-digit increase in financial fraud involving older adults in the last year. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us, in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the FBI is sharing tips on what to look out for and how to prevent more cases.



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According to the FBI, there has been a double-digit increase in financial fraud involving older adults in the last year. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us, in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the FBI is sharing tips on what to look out for and how to prevent more cases.
 
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14-year-old boy shot by another teen while playing with gun, police say

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