A 12-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.

The 12-year-old was struck by the gunfire in the area of 18th and Huntingdon streets at around 6:45 p.m., according to police.

Police said the 12-year-old was taken to Christopher's Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition.

The shooting is under investigation.

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