Man in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia

The violence in Philadelphia continues to cause havoc.

A man is now fighting for his life after being shot in North Philadelphia, which police are saying is a high crime area. 

The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning near 12th and Dauphin Streets.

Police found the man on the street with a gunshot wound to his head and torso.

Investigators do have some clues to help them identify the gunman's weapon. They believe it may have been a revolver as there were no shell casings on the scene.

So far, no arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered. 

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