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Philadelphia-area shooting leaves 16-year-old injured, police say

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UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- A 16-year-old was shot in Upper Darby, Delaware County, on Wednesday night, police said. 

The shooting happened on the 500 block of Timberlake Road just after 9 p.m.

The 16-year-old was shot in the foot, according to police. Authorities said the 16-year-old was uncooperative with police and taken to a local hospital. 

Police said they're familiar with the 16-year-old, and there isn't a threat to the community. 

The shooting is under investigation. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Upper Darby police at 610-734-7693 or email socialmedia@udpd.org.

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