1 teenage dead, another critically injured after shooting inside West Philadelphia corner store

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two teenagers were shot in a West Philadelphia corner store on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one of them dead and the other in critical condition.

It happened just after 2:16 p.m. Wednesday at Race Street near 54th Street.

The teen killed was pronounced dead at the scene, while the teen who was wounded is being treated at Lankenau Medical Center.

Police have recovered two guns. One was found inside the store, while another was found under a car.

A person of interest is in custody. Investigators say there are a number of witnesses as well as surveillance video.

The scene was contained to the store. No one else was injured.

The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.

The names of those involved have not been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.