Man, 24, critical after being shot near St. Joseph's University City campus library
Man, 24, critical after being shot near St. Joseph's University City campus library
Responding officers found a 24-year-old man from Coatesville suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest, back, and torso. Officers rushed him to a nearby hospital where he was placed in critical but stable condition.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after a driver was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in West Philadelphia.
Police responded to reports of a person with a gun around 6:15 a.m. on the 700 block of South 42nd Street, which is next to the St. Joseph's University City Campus library.
Responding officers found a 24-year-old man from Coatesville suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest, back, and torso. Officers rushed him to a nearby hospital where he was placed in critical but stable condition.
Police say a firearm was recovered from the vehicle the victim was driving. Sources tell FOX 29's Kelly Rule that he does not have a permit to carry.
Officials with St. Joseph's University say some students were on campus at the time for summer classes. They were alerted to shelter in place until police confirmed it was safe.
They do not believe the shooting has any connection to the university, but some students are still on high alert.
"Surprised to hear about that? I’m very surprised, because I thought this area it’s very safe," said Mohammed Albalawi, ALS Student at Saint Joseph’s University.
No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing.