Man shot twice in the back in Center City

Friday, January 22, 2016
VIDEO: Man shot twice in Center City
Police say a man who was shot twice in Center City, Philadelphia Friday night is fighting for his life.

CENTER CITY -- Police say a man who was shot twice in Center City, Philadelphia Friday night is fighting for his life.

Gunfire erupted around 11 p.m. at 15th and Chestnut streets.

The victim, 35-years-old was shot twice in the back. He was taken to Jefferson University Hospital in stable condition.

Witnesses pointed officers to a possible suspect, who was later found near 12th and Walnut streets.

Detectives are questioning that man.

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