Police: Man, 22, shot during attempted robbery in Southwest Philadelphia
A 22-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot while, police say, someone was trying to rob him in Southwest Philadelphia.
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A 22-year-old man is recovering after he was shot during an attempted robbery.
According to officials, the shooting happened at South 59th street and Elmwood Avenue early Saturday, about 6 a.m., in Southwest Philadelphia.
The 22-year-old man was said to be the victim of an attempted robbery when he was shot in the leg.
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He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and listed in critical, but stable condition.
Police say an investigation is underway.
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