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Young girl shot at Philadelphia’s Fox Chase Recreation Center and rushed to hospital

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September 14, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – A juvenile girl was wounded in a shooting Saturday night at the Fox Chase Recreation Center, authorities said.

The gunfire erupted around 8:25 p.m. at the facility located at 7901 Ridgeway Street. Responding officers found the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken by medics to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.

No arrests have been made, and details on what led to the shooting remain under investigation. Police continued canvassing the area Saturday night as detectives searched for suspects and reviewed surveillance footage.

Key Points

  • A juvenile female was shot Saturday night at Fox Chase Recreation Center.
  • She was transported to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital in stable condition.
  • No arrests have been made as investigators work to determine what happened.

A night of recreation turned into a crime scene after sudden gunfire in Northeast Philadelphia.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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