Man shot in the face during attempted break-in in Holmesburg, police say
Police say the suspect, a 31-year-old man, was shot in the face while attempting to break into a home.
PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition after Philadelphia police say he was shot in the face while attempting to break into a home late Sunday night in Holmesburg.
The incident occurred at a home on the 4700 block of Ashville Street shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday.
Police say the 31-year-old man was attempting to break into a home when he was shot in the left side of his face.
Responding paramedics transported him to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and the weapon was recovered.
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