1 man shot multiple times, another struck with stray bullet in North Philadelphia shooting
Two men injured in shooting on Rosalie Street in Crescentville.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say more than 30 shots were fired in a shooting that left two men injured early Monday morning in Crescentville.
The first victim, a 27-year-old man, was shot in the stomach and both legs and is currently in critical condition. Police believe he is the targeted victim in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 500 block of Rosalie Street.
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His family told police he was standing outside on the phone when two suspects pulled in a car and opened fire. At least 36 shots were fired at the victim from two guns, according to police.
Police say 36 shots were fired from two guns.
A second victim, a 51-year-old, received a graze wound to the stomach. He told police he was riding his bike in the area when a stray bullet hit him.
He was able to ride his bike two blocks back to his house, where family members took him to the hospital, according to police.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.