1 dead, 1 bystander injured in shooting in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section

Just before 11 p.m. Thursday, police found a 20-year-old man lying on the ground in the 2100 block of Williams Street.
Friday, November 19, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- One person was killed and an innocent bystander was injured during a shooting in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.
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Just before 11 p.m., police found a 20-year-old man lying on the ground in the 2100 block of Williams Street. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead after midnight.

While investigating the scene, police learned a 26-year-old man showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the face.
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Police believe the man may have been caught in the crossfire. He is currently in stable condition.

Police are talking with witnesses and collecting surveillance cameras in the neighborhood.

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