Suspect arrested after returning to scene of bar fight turned shooting in Northeast Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - A fight between two men inside a bar quickly escalated into a shooting as it spilled onto the streets of Northeast Philadelphia overnight.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 6600 block of Castor Ave around 1 a.m. Monday.
A 30-year-old man was found shot in the back, and rushed to the hospital. He is said to be in stable condition.
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The suspect initially fled, but was arrested when he returned to the scene a half hour later, authorities say.
Police say a handgun was found inside the suspect's car.