Philadelphia police say they used a missing teenager’s cell phone to find him after he was abducted from his home on a Sunday night in July 2021. According to authorities, he was located in the early morning hours the next day.
Family members told ABC6 they heard what sounded like a struggle coming from the basement. When they went to check, the 17 year old was gone. Authorities reportedly found blood and bullets outside the home, and the family found a bullet hole in the basement.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said officers tracked the teen’s phone to a nearby property. Because police believed the teen had been taken at gunpoint, they treated the scene as a barricade situation.
Hostage negotiators and the SWAT team were called in and spoke with the people inside. Shortly after, three adults in their 20s came out of the house. Police say the teen was found inside with bruising to his face and head. He was bleeding heavily and going in and out of consciousness, according to authorities. He was taken to a hospital, where he was reunited with his family and listed in stable condition.
Police say the teen was able to identify the suspects, and all three were arrested. They could face kidnapping and assault charges. The motive was not immediately made clear, though authorities said they believe the teen has a history with at least one of the suspects. Charges are allegations until proven in court, and Baller Alert did not see a public statement from the suspects at the time of this report.
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