Delivery driver narrowly escapes crossfire of deadly shootout in Kingsessing: police
PHILADELPHIA - A pizza delivery driver is lucky to be alive after more than 20 deadly gunshots rang out in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Wednesday night.
Officers heard gunshots before finding a 32-year-old man lying on the ground at 55th and Chester streets around 9:30 p.m.
He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, but has since succumbed to his injuries.
Police say a total of 22 shots were fired with eight found near the victim, and another 14 discovered about a half block away.
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A delivery driver found himself caught in the crossfire of what police say may have been a shootout between different groups.
One bullet did come flying through his passenger door window, but he was not hit.
Two parked vehicles were also struck by gunfire.
No arrests at this time, and no weapons recovered. A motive is still unclear at this time.