Phila. homicide total tips 85 in 85 days

PHILADELPHIA - March 24, 2012

8:30pm - Body found in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police are investigating a homicide in West Philadelphia Saturday night.

Police say a 31 year old woman was found dead inside 315 North 64th Street just before 8:30pm.

Her body was discovered by a male friend.

Police have no suspects.

7:00pm - Man shots at Police in Germantown

In Germantown, police responded to call about a man with a gun at Aramat and Baynton Streets.

When they arrived, the man shot at police, who then returned fire.

The man was taken to Einstein Medical Center with a bullet wound to the torso.

He is listed in critical but stable condition.

The incident happened shortly after 7:00pm.

7:00pm - Homicide in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police are investigating a homicide in South Philadelphia Saturday night.

It happened just before 7:00pm at 27th and Dickenson Streets.

Police say the 21 year old male victim was a customer inside the Twin Dragon Restaurant when two men came in and shot the victim in the head.

The victim was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Police have no suspects, and there is no word yet if the victim was the intended target.

4:00pm - Shooting in Olney

An Olney man is fighting for his life Saturday after being shot twice in the chest.

Police say it happened just before 4:00pm at 11th Street and Wagner Avenue.

The 42 year old man was rushed to Einstein Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Police believe the suspects fled in a red Cadillac last seen going west on Somerville Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police.

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