Two students shot in Philadelphia school, shooter now in custody

Authorities say a male student and a female student were shot in the arm.

By Associated Press Friday 17 Jan 2014, 9:29 PM

Jan 17th 2014, 9:29 PM 9,684 Views 21 Comments

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Delaware Valley Charter School

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Delaware Valley Charter School

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TWO STUDENTS HAVE have been shot at a Philadelphia high school and with the shooter now in police custody

They say the shooting happened late Friday afternoon at the Delaware Valley Charter School in north Philadelphia.

Authorities say a male student and a female student were shot. Each student was shot in an arm.

The students have been taken to a hospital near the school. Police say they’re in stable condition.

Police Inspector Joe Sullivan told KYW-TV it’s unclear whether the shots were fired from inside or outside the school.

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Two students shot in Philadelphia school, shooter now in custody

Authorities say a male student and a female student were shot in the arm.