1 man, 35, critical after double shooting in Chester, officials say
Chester police investigate a triple shooting
CHESTER, Pa. - One man is in critical condition after a double shooting in Chester Sunday afternoon.
Officials say police responded to West 9th and Edwards Streets on a report of a shooting Sunday, just after 1:30 in the afternoon.
Chester police investigate a triple shooting
Police arrived to find a car crashed at a building next to the intersection. The back window of the vehicle was shot out. Farad Ishmail, 35-years-old, was in the driver's seat, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Chester police investigate a triple shooting
A second vehicle at the location took several bullets.
A witness stated he was sitting in his vehicle at the light, next to the Ishmail’s vehicle. The witness stated a car then sped up to the light and proceeded to shoot into Ishmail's car, which caused the vehicle to crash.
Chester police investigate a triple shooting
Ishmail was rushed to Crozer-Chester Medical Center and placed in critical condition.
The witness said a passenger in his vehicle was struck by a stray bullet in the shoulder. That passenger, 40-year-old Lawann Smith, is expected to make a full recovery.
Officials in Chester say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Chester Police at 610-447-7931.
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