Authorities investigate shooting after rap show in North Philadelphia

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a shooting in North Philadelphia after a 45-year-old man was jumped by a group of men inside a nightclub.

Police say the victim was assaulted by 10-15 men inside the NOTO Nightclub shortly before 1:30 a.m. The club was hosting the afterparty following the Powerhouse rap and hip-hop concert at the Wells Fargo Center.

The man was reportedly able to escape the attack and tried to seek medical attention at the recently defunct Hahnemann Hospital.

According to investigators, when the man saw Hahnemann was closed he used a taxi to travel to his car parked on 11th Street and Callowhill Street. Police say the man felt a pain in his back upon entering his car and realized he had been shot.

The victim reportedly went to a nearby bar to call for emergency assistance. Officers arrived on scene and took him to Jefferson Hospital.

Police say the man is in stable condition. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police. The investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been made.