A 10-year-old boy was shot in the back of the head in Philadelphia on Wednesday and rushed to a children's hospital in critical condition, authorities said.
The shooting was just after 3:30 p.m. in the city's Frankford section, according to Philadelphia Police Department.
The little boy was walking home from school at the time, according to ABC Philadelphia station WPVI.
Margaret St & Torresdale Ave. 10 year old boy has been shot in the back of the head while walking home from school. Details live @ 5 @6abc pic.twitter.com/dMve0wyzwG
— Bob Brooks (@BobBrooks6abc) November 6, 2019
The gunman is not known and no weapon was recovered, police said.