The incident occurred along the 300 block of North 13th Street around 7:40 p.m. Monday.
Polices say someone beat a man, believed to be in his late 30s to early 40s, in the head.
The injury was so severe, officials say, the initial report came in that the victim had been shot.
Police and medics responded and determined that the man was assaulted.
He was rushed by medics to Hahnemann Hospital for care
Authorities say they are questioning witnesses.
