At least 1 person shot on basketball court in North Philadelphia, police say
At least one person was shot on a basketball court in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, the Police Shooting Division told CBS News Philadelphia.
Authorities said the shooting happened after 3 p.m. on the 1700 block of West Courtland Street.
A 35-year-old man was shot twice in his arm, according to police. He was taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital by a private car and is listed as critical but stable condition.
The motive for the shooting is also unknown at this time.
No arrests were made at this time and no weapons were recovered.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or submit an anonymous tip via the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
