Police: 2-year-old boy, 3 others injured after car shot at least 10 times in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a quadruple shooting left four people, including one child, injured in West Philadelphia late Wednesday night.
A 26-year-old man was found shot in the leg at Creighton Street and Wyalusing Avenue where police say shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. Authorities say he was transported to Presbyterian Hospital and placed in critical condition.
Police say a red Kia with four passengers was located past the intersection.
Three out of the four people in the car were struck by gunfire, according to authorities.
Officials say the driver, a 37-year-old woman, was shot one time in the back and transported to Presbyterian Hospital, where she was placed in critical condition.
Another 26-year-old woman, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was shot one time in the head, police say.
According to authorities, she was transported to Presbyterian Hospital and placed in critical condition.
Two children were in the backseat of the car as at least 10 shots were fired, according to police.
Police say a 2-year-old boy was shot in the leg, and is in stable condition. A 6-year-old boy was reportedly not shot.
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Police say a preliminary investigation revealed the adults in the Kia stopped on Wyalusing Avenue to talk to the 26-year-old man when they heard gunshots.
While driving away, the driver realized the passenger was slumped over as they approached 51st Street, authorities say.
It was at this time she felt her back get hot from a gunshot wound, according to police.
Police have no suspects at this time, authorities say.
An investigation is underway as police check surveillance cameras in the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.