PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are investigating after two people were shot early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia while trying to flee gunfire, authorities said.
Investigators believe that around 12:35 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old were at a party in the 2100 block of North Fairhill Street when they heard gunshots and tried to escape.
The 16-year-old boy was hit once in the chest and once in the buttocks, police said, while the 18-year-old was hit in the buttocks.
Both were taken to Temple University Hospital, where they are said to be recovering.
Investigators said the shooters were described as two thin men, wearing black hoodies, black pants, masks and both carrying a gun. One of the perpetrators also wore blue gloves with black shoes. The second perpetrator was said to be wearing white shoes, police said.
Police have not released any photos of the perpetrators.
Authorities say no arrests have been made in the shooting and the motive is unknown at this time. The Shooting Investigation Group is overseeing the investigation.
