Uber driver carjacked, shot twice in Holmesburg
Philadelphia police detectives are investigating a carjacking where an Uber driver was shot on Thursday night.
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after an Uber driver was carjacked and shot around 11:39 p.m. on Thursday.
According to Captain John Walker, a 52-year-old man was driving a gray 2021 Toyota RAV4 when he pulled to the side of the road near 7400 Torresdale Avenue to make a phone call with the car still running.
Two suspects with guns allegedly approached him and demanded he exit the car and get on the ground.
Police say the driver stepped out of the vehicle and was shot in the leg and hand.
He was transported to the hospital where he is in critical condition but stabilized.
Authorities are still looking for the suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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