PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 45-year-old man critically injured in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 2300 block of North Fairhill Street at approximately 2:19 p.m., according to police reports.
The victim was shot once in the abdomen and once in the back. He was transported to Temple Hospital by a private vehicle, where he is currently listed in critical condition.
The scene is being held as investigators continue to gather evidence. No weapons have been recovered, and no suspects have been apprehended at this time.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or call/text the PPD’s tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.
