WEST PHILADELPHIA - A young boy is in grave condition after Philadelphia police say he was shot in West Philadelphia Saturday nightThe shooting occurred around 7:40 p.m.
on the 200 block of Simpson Street.Police say a 7-year-old boy was shot once in the head during the incident. He was transported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by a private ambulance and place in critical condition.Police say a suspect has been taken into custody, but no weapon has been recovered.Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw released a statement following the incident."We are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred this evening on the 200 block of Simpson Street.