Man struck in the eye while sitting in car during double shooting in North Philadelphia
Man struck in the eye during double shooting in North Philadelphia
Police say a 44-year-old man armed with a gun was sitting in a car when he was shot in the eye.
PHILADELPHIA - Two men were injured when gunfire erupted on the streets of North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
Police say a 45-year-old man armed with a gun was sitting in a car when he was shot in the eye.
A second victim, a 42-year-old man, was shot in the leg outside the car.
Several bullets also struck at least three other vehicles in the area.
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The double shooting erupted near Broad and Poplar streets around 1 a.m. in what police say may have been a shootout.
Both men are said to be in stable condition.
Police have yet to release any information on suspects.