Husband, wife critically shot after argument near Philly speakeasy; suspect in custody

Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting after an argument took a violent turn, sending a married couple to the hospital early Sunday morning.

What we know:

Police responded to reports of a possible shootout on the 3800 block of Wallace Street just before 4:30 a.m.

A short time later, two victims showed up at a local hospital.

A 42-year-old man was suffering from four gunshot wounds to the arm and abdomen, and a 37-year-old woman was shot twice in the abdomen.

The victims are husband and wife, and both are in critical condition.

Police say a 19-year-old man has been taken into custody.

What they're saying:

Investigators at the scene believe the incident began as an argument at a speakeasy on Wallace Street, which then escalated into a shooting on Lowber Street.

They say three juveniles fled the scene following the shooting.

What we don't know:

It is unknown which direction the suspects fled, and no descriptions have been released at this time.

Charges have yet to be announced against the 19-year-old suspect.

An investigation is underway.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.

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