Philadelphia police said a man involved in the shooting has been arrested, but the gunman remains on the loose, CNN affiliate KYW reported.Authorities said Semaj O'Branty was not the intended target, KYW reported. He was walking home from school in Frankford around 3:30 p.m. when police say a man driving a red Pontiac G6 fired at the man in custody, who tried to shield the boy and fired back, the station reported.
So far this year, there have been more than 300 homicide victims in Philadelphia, according to statistics by Philadelphia police. It's the highest number since 2007.Read MoreCNN has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department.The 10-year-old was walking home from school when he was shot by a stray bullet."I heard about anywhere from 11 to 13 shots, right in a row," Harry Stork told the station.
May Allah be with him and his family! This is so sad and hurts so much! All my prayers will continue to be with them.
Wouldn’t happen if America sorted out their gun laws. Hmmm, Doesn’t happen in the uk🤔.. I hope the little lad pulls through .
America has the worst gun control policy. A lot of lunatics owns a gun. Why?!
That's terrible, Wishes for speed recovery
Prayers and much love for him and his family.💔🙏
Another innocent victim thanks to senatemajldr, the SenateGOP and the NRA. Meanwhile, SenTomCotton wants to invade Mexico rather than address the gun violence here at home. VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
I'm willing to bet the bullet wasn't stray. Probably shot by a trump supporter. That evil knot in their gut is feeling emboldened to shoot people these days.
Wait until it happens to one of your family member or a white kid.
Sad!
Just here to verify that the comments are actually garbage.
Philadelphia, City of Democrat love❤
RIP...