Police: Nearly 20 shots fired in West Philadelphia shooting that left 2 in critical condition
PHILADELPHIA - Two men are in the hospital fighting for their lives after a shooting in Philadelphia, police say.
According to officials, 19th District officers responded to the 5900 block of Filbert Street around 11:40 p.m.
Authorities say a 28-year-old man was shot seven times throughout his lower body and transported to Presbyterian Hospital by police.
Another man, believed to be in his mid-20s, was shot nine times throughout his body and transported to the same hospital, officials say.
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Both men are in critical condition, investigators say.
According to police, no arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered.
The shooting remains under investigation.