A 19-year-old man is recovering in stable condition after being shot in the lower back and hip Tuesday night on a North Philadelphia block where officers were already close enough to hear the gunfire, police said.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. on the 1800 block of North Woodstock Street. According to police, officers in the area heard shots ring out and then saw two men take off in different directions. After a brief foot chase, both were caught. Investigators later determined that one of the men was the wounded 19-year-old and the other was the suspected shooter, according to police.
According to NBC10, officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine at the scene, along with five spent shell casings. The alleged gunman is described as a 28-year-old man who, police said, already had multiple outstanding arrest warrants.
The 19-year-old was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition. Police said the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
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According to the Philadelphia Police Department, residents can report tips by calling 215.686.TIPS (8477) or by submitting information through the department's anonymous online form. Investigators are asking anyone who may have video or who witnessed the incident to contact police.
Investigation ongoing
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