A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, according to police. 

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CBS News Philadelphia

The shooting happened on the 3000 block of Nesper Street in the city’s Mayfair neighborhood just after 5 p.m., police said. 

The 15-year-old was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where he was placed in stable but critical condition, according to police. 

The motive for the shooting is unclear at this time. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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