The teenage was shot in the 100 block of East North Street around 11:38 p.m., according to Carlisle police.
A suspect has not been arrested or publicly identified.
And in regards to the suspect being at large, the police said:
"But it appears the victim was specifically involved in the incident and the shooting was not a random act."
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Carlisle Police Department at 717-243-5252 and ask for Detective Miller.
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