Man injured, cars damaged after gunfire erupts in South Philadelphia

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
VIDEO: Man injured, cars damaged after gunfire erupts in South Philly
Police say a man was shot and several cars were riddled with bullets after gunfire erupted in South Philadelphia.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a man was wounded and several cars riddled with bullets after gunfire erupted in South Philadelphia.



The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 1500 block of South Colorado Street.



A 30-year-old man was shot in both legs and one arm, police say.



Medics took him to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in stable condition.



Stray gunfire also hit two parked cars, a Lexus and a Pontiac, and flattened several tires.



According to police, 20 shell casings were found on Colorado and nearby 17th Street.



There was no immediate word what led to the gunfire.



There have been no arrests.

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