PHILADELPHIA - A young man is fighting for his life after he fell victim to gunfire in Kensington.
The incident happened Sunday at approximately 3:21 p.m. on the 3600 block of Jasper Street.
Police say the 24-year-old male victim was struck by gunfire three times – once in the right shoulder, abdomen, and the left hip.
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An unidentified person in a private vehicle took the victim to a local care center before the victim was transported by ambulance to Temple University Hospital.
According to authorities, the victim is undergoing surgery and is in critical, but stable condition.
A scene was held but no weapons were recovered and no arrests were made.
The investigation is ongoing with the East Detective Division.
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