Philadelphia police arrest shooting suspect after man shot in legs in Center City

Man shot in leg in Center City, Philadelphia police say

Philadelphia police have arrested a man who allegedly shot another man in both legs in Center City Friday afternoon.

According to police, the shooting happened in the area of 7th and Market streets.

Inspector D F Pace with the Philadelphia Police Department said shots were fired after a dispute broke out in front of the Ross retail store, which is permanently closed, just after 4 p.m.

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Police said the 42-year-old man, who was shot, was taken to a nearby hospital and is stable at this time.

The suspect was arrested and a gun was recovered from the scene, Pace said.

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