Police: Woman shoots man during domestic attack in Philadelphia's first shooting of New Year
PHILADELPHIA - A domestic assault quickly escalated after shots rang out at home in Philadelphia's Frankford section Sunday morning.
Police say a 30-year-old woman was being assaulted by a 30-year-old man on the 4800 block of Tackawanna Street.
She was able to retrieve her gun and fired at the male suspect, striking him in the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital and placed in stable condition.
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The shots rang out about an hour after the city celebrated the beginning of 2023, and police say it is officially the first shooting of the New Year for Philadelphia.
Police say the woman handed over the gun, which she had a permit to carry. An arrest has been made, and investigation is underway.