Man critical after shooting near Wayne and Chelten avenues
A 33-year-old man is listed in critical condition after being shot numerous times near Wayne and Chelten avenue Wednesday night.
According to police, the victim was shot in the left arm and side, and taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center.
A report from 6abc stated that the unidentified gunman “followed the victim out of [Victor’s Tavern] and shot him three times at point blank range.”
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 911, the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353, or the tips line at 215-686-8477 (TIPS). Tips can also be texted to PPD TIP (773847) or submitted via the department’s website, www.phillypolice.com.
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