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Teen Babysitter Shot Answering Door In Philadelphia: Police

A 16-year-old babysitter was shot after answering a knock at the door of a Philadelphia apartment late Monday, April 15, according to city police. 

Cliveden Apartments; 262 East Cliveden Street; Philadelphia police

Cliveden Apartments; 262 East Cliveden Street; Philadelphia police

Photo Credit: Google Maps (Street View)/Inset: Philadelphia Police

6abc reports it happened just before midnight at the Cliveden Apartments in Germantown. 

"When the 16-year-old answered the door, we're not certain how many but at least one male entered the property and fired six shots, striking the 16-year-old in the abdomen and the arm," said PPD Chief Inspector Scott Small.

"We're very, very lucky that those two children, ages 5 and 7, were not struck by gunfire, because that's where the shots were fired, and there's multiple bullet holes in the living room wall, right near where these children were sleeping on the couch," he told reporters at the scene. 

The 16-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, according to 6abc

Small said police are checking surveillance cameras at the apartment complex for footage of the shooter. 

Daily Voice has reached out to PPD Tuesday morning, April 16 for any updates. 

Click here to read the 6abc report. 

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