By Associated Press - Monday, June 18, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Police say a 17-year-old boy has been shot twice in the head in Philadelphia and hospitalized in critical condition.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday in North Philadelphia near a community center.

Police say the teen was riding as a passenger in a vehicle when a gunman opened fire.

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Officers have transported the teen to Temple University Hospital for treatment.

Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Llewellyn tells WPVI-TV at least two vehicles at the scene were left with bullet holes after the shooting.

An investigation is ongoing, and there have been no arrests.

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