Double shooting in North Philadelphia: Police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Two men were shot in North Philadelphia on Friday night, police say. The shooting happened on the 1600 block of West Lehigh Avenue around 11:45 p.m.
Authorities say a 42-year-old man was found just a few blocks away, on the 2600 block of Bancroft Street. The man was suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg.
He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
Another man, 28, walked into Temple University Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was placed in stable condition.
Police have not made any arrests, but they have recovered a weapon.
Investigators gave little information about the suspects. One offender is a man and he was wearing a face mask. The other one, a man as well, was wearing dark clothing.
If you have any information about the incident, call police.