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Teen shot while sitting on porch in St. Louis

Police responded to the 1100 block of Walton Avenue, along the edge of the Fountain Park neighborhood, around 11:40 a.m.
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ST. LOUIS — An investigation is underway after a teen was shot while sitting on a porch of a north St. Louis home Wednesday morning.

Police responded to the 1100 block of Walton Avenue, along the edge of the Fountain Park neighborhood, around 11:40 a.m.

A 17-year-old boy said he was on a porch when he heard gunshots. He was transported to a hospital where he’s in critical condition.

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