Carjacking victim shot in the chest trying to stop 2 suspects in East Falls: police
EAST FALLS - An attempted carjacking ended with a shooting that sent a man to the hospital overnight in Philadelphia's East Falls section.
The 28-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to the chest on the 3400 block of Sunnyside Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
Police say he was shot during a struggle with two suspects trying to break into his car. He is said to be in critical condition at a local hospital.
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The suspects fled in a white sedan, but police have yet to release any descriptions.
At least one spent shell casings were recovered on the ground near the victim's vehicle. No weapon has been recovered.