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Boys struck by gunfire recovering

PHILADELPHIA — Two young boys struck by gunfire on Christmas night in Philadelphia are in stable condition, police said.

The gunfire in the East Germantown neighborhood was reported just before 8 p.m. Friday, police said.

A 13-year-old was hit on the right arm and an 11-year-old was shot in the left side of his face, police said.

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