Woman in critical condition after being shot in the chest in Southwest Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 2100 block of South Simpson Street just before 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Police say a woman, 36, was shot once in the chest and transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
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She is listed in critical condition, according to officials.
The shooting is under investigation, per police.
No additional information was released.