Man, 21, shot in head and neck in North Philadelphia double shooting, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young man was badly injured during a double shooting Tuesday night in North Philadelphia.
Officers were called to the 2300 block of North Gratz Street around 5:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Police found a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck. He was rushed by police to Temple Hospital and placed in critical condition.
A 21-year-old man later arrived at Temple Hospital with a graze wound to the leg, according to police.
No arrests were reported immediately after the shooting.
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