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Philadelphia police: 2 men critically injured after shooting in Kensington

2 men hospitalized following shooting in Kensington, Philadelphia police say
2 men hospitalized following shooting in Kensington, Philadelphia police say 00:19

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)  – Two men are in critical condition following a shooting in Kensington. Investigators say the shooting happened just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday on the 400 block of East Cambria Street.

Philadelphia police: 2 men critically injured after shooting in Kensington
Philadelphia police: 2 men critically injured after shooting in Kensington CBS Philadelphia

Two men were in a fight when police say one of them pulled out a gun and started shooting at the other. One man in his 30s suffered gunshot wounds to the face, while a 40-year-old man was hit in the chest and right arm.

Both men were transported to Temple University Hospital.

Police believe the one man, who was the initial shooter, was likely shot inadvertently with his own gun.

So far no arrests were made.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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