Shooting in Point Breeze, 1 critical

By 6abc
POINT BREEZE - April 3, 2009 Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in the Point Breeze section that left a homeless man in critical condition.

Police say the 54-year old man was not the target, but got caught in the crossfire and was shot in the head.

It happened around 6:00 p.m. Friday night on 18th Street near Mountain Street.

Police are searching for suspects.

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