Shooting inside deli leaves man critically injured in East Germantown: officials
EAST GERMANTOWN - A deli was the scene of violence as a man was critically injured after another man took aim and shot him.
The shooting happened inside a deli on the 2000 block of Church Lane, in Philly’s East Germantown section, around 9:30 Friday night, according to authorities.
A 39-year-old man was shot once in his abdomen by a male suspect who walked into the deli and fired a single shot.
The victim was rushed to Einstein Medical Center by police, where he is listed in critical condition.
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The suspect is of an unknown age, but police describe him as having a thin build. He was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black mask and black pants.
An active investigation is underway. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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