Police: 20-year-old man critical after being shot in Pennsport
PHILADELPHIA - A young man is fighting for his life after he was shot in the Pennsport section of the city.
The incident happened at approximately 11:35 p.m. on the 1800 block of South 2nd Street.
Police say the 20-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back of his left triceps. He was taken by police to Jefferson University Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.
A scene was held but no arrests have been made and no weapon has been recovered.
The investigation is ongoing with the South Detectives Division.
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