Teen accidentally shot by friend while playing with gun: officials
WEST OAK LANE - A teen is recovering after he was accidentally shot by a friend in West Oak Lane.
The scene unfolded inside a home on the 6400 block of North Broad Street Wednesday night, around 9:15, according to officials.
Two boys were playing with a gun, when one of them was accidentally shot in the stomach.
Police rushed the 14-year-old victim to Einstein Medical Center where he is listed as serious, but stable.
The 15-year-old friend fled the scene, authorities said.
No arrests have been made and police recovered a gun.
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