'I felt a burning sensation in my back, but I ignored it because of adrenaline. But as I stopped, it just felt like I might of got shot,' recalled one of the victims injured in Wednesday's mass shooting in Philadelphia.
Friday, March 8, 2024 4:42AMPHILADELPHIA --Investigators are still working to determine a motive and if this shooting is connected to Monday's deadly violence at a SEPTA bus stop
The other victims -- including two 15-year-olds, four 16-year-olds, and a 17-year-old -- were shot and wounded. All seven are listed as stable, according to police."I'm not shocked because things like this have happened in the past. The only thing that really shocked me is that I happen to be a victim of it," said a 16-year-old who does not want to be identified.
"I'm just taking it day by day honestly," said the 16-year-old boy. "I'm just glad to be home -- getting a lot of support from friends, family, peers."VIDEO: Suspects wanted in Philly mass shooting that injured 8 at bus stop "It's like a scene out of a movie, an action movie. Everything happened so fast. You have to be on your toes consistently if you want to make it out of a situation like that," he said. "As I was running, I felt a burning sensation in my back, but I ignored it because of adrenaline. But as I stopped, it just felt like I might of got shot."But doctors said he'll be okay, and now he's treating his wound at home.
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