Man shot 6 times in targeted shooting on City Ave. in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that happened in the area of City Avenue and Presidential Blvd. in Philadelphia's Wynnefield Heights section.

Police say a 21-year-old man was shot six times in what they are calling a targeted shooting.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday and stretched across the highway to the Longhorn Steakhouse in Lower Merion Township.

Police say the victim had just left his shift at a nearby Chipotle when a car in wait struck the vehicle the victim was in.

That's when the suspects got out and fired more than 20 shots.

When the suspects tried to flee the scene, they also crashed into a SEPTA bus.

The shooting victim then ran across City Avenue to the restaurant.
He was taken to the hospital in serious condition with gunshot wounds to his arms and legs.

"It's heartbreaking because you never really know what's going to happen when you walk outside," said Sybia Bell, who frequents the area.

Police could be seen putting up crime tape around a sedan, which was riddled with bullet holes on the passenger side.

Investigators said a woman who was driving the vehicle the victim was in was not injured in the shooting or crash.

There were also multiple chalk markings on the street by police, indicating bullet evidence was found.

"It's so crazy," said Sonsarae Farris-Brown. "City Line Avenue is very busy."

Police haven't said what may have prompted this shooting or who was firing at the vehicle.

People in the area don't believe this was a random attack.

"It kind of seems like it wasn't random, like somebody might have been waiting for him," said Otari Giutashyili of South Philadelphia.

The investigation is active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.