Crime

Man shot attempting to steal vehicle in West Philadelphia: police

By Tom Ignudo

/ CBS Philadelphia

Digital Brief: May 7, 2023 (AM)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 28-year-old man was shot multiple times while attempting to steal a vehicle in West Philadelphia Saturday night, police say. 

The shooting happened on the 6100 block of Ellsworth Street just before 10 p.m.

Police say the man was struck multiple times throughout his body. He was placed in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital. 

Authorities said they made an arrest and recovered a weapon. 

Tom Ignudo

Tom Ignudo is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Before he joined CBS Philadelphia in 2021, Tom covered high school and college sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He covers breaking news, sports and more.

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