Quadruple shooting in East Falls under investigation; suspect in custody: police

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Suspect, 3 victims hospitalized after shooting in East Falls

An investigation is underway after police say four people were shot in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood Sunday morning.

Four people, including the suspect, were shot after police say a violent incident occurred in East Falls Sunday morning. 

What we know:

Sunday at approximately 5:26 a.m., police responded to a shooting near Roberts and Stokley streets.

Upon arrival, police found a 26-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to Temple University Hospital by police where she is currently in critical condition. 

Police say a second victim, a 23-year-old man, with a gunshot wound to the right leg, was also taken to Temple Hospital and is listed in stable condition.

At around 6:19 a.m. police say, a third victim, a 33-year-old man, arrived at Roxborough Hospital as a walk-in with a gunshot wound to the face. 

He was later transferred to Einstein Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. 

A fourth person, who police say is also a 33-year-old man, arrived at Nazareth Hospital at approximately 8:00 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the left arm. Due to preliminary information, police identified him as the suspect. 

He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment as a prisoner hospital case.

What's next:

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The Source: The information in this story is from Philly police.

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