A Southwest Philadelphia block turned into a crime scene Thursday evening after a man was shot multiple times on the 2300 block of South 64th Street, police said. Officers rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police: Shooting happened just before 7 p.m.
Authorities say the gunfire broke out just before 7 p.m. on the 2300 block of South 64th Street, where responding officers found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. As reported by CBS Philadelphia, officers took the man to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Recent violence in the neighborhood
The shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents rattling parts of Southwest Philadelphia this year and stoking fresh worries about safety on neighborhood streets. Earlier this month, Hoodline covered a deadly road rage shooting, and in February reported on a case in which a man was found shot inside his car. Both incidents led to community calls for tips and surveillance footage as residents pushed for answers.
What police are asking
Police have not said whether anyone has been arrested in Thursday's case, according to CBS Philadelphia. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), per the department's website.
