The couple was driving near the intersection of Wellington Avenue and Glenoch Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday when they noticed two men following them in a car.
The couple pulled over and the woman's boyfriend got out and confronted the men. An argument ensued.
That's when, police say, one of the men shot the victim three times.
The suspects fled.
The victim was taken to Aria-Jefferson Health Torresdale in critical condition.
Police have released the following description of the suspects:
#1: Hispanic male, heavy set, early 30s, dark hair, 5'8" - 5'9", with a goatee and mustache.
#2: Hispanic male, thin, late 20s, 5'11" - 6', dark hair, light colored eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Northeast Detective Division.
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