2 men shot after vehicle crash escalates into shooting in Juniata Park, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - A two-vehicle collision took a turn Monday morning when two men became the victims of a shooting in Juniata Park.

Two vehicles reportedly crashed near the intersection of Castor and Bristol Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Officials say a fight ensued after the crash, then shots rang out.

Two men were reportedly shot during the incident: a 31-year-old man twice in the lower body and a 55-year-old man once in the ankle. Both are said to be in stable condition.

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Police say a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting.