Center City shooting leads to high-speed chase, crash on Vine Street Expressway

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A high-speed chase between two men who were shot while leaving a nightclub in Center City Philadelphia and the suspected shooters ended with a crash on the Vine Street Expressway, police said.

The incident began early Thursday morning at 23rd Street and JFK Boulevard.
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Police said two men pulled up in a car outside the club and opened fire on the two victims.

The two victims then got into a car and chased the suspects.

The suspects crashed in the eastbound lanes of the Vine Street Expressway under the 17th Street bridge. Investigators were seen examining a white GMC with front end damage on the shoulder of 676 East.

Police said they both ran away from the scene leaving behind a vehicle with front end damage.



The two victims drove to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.



Police said a 49-year-old man was shot once in his rib and a 39-year-old man was shot once in his finger. Officials said both are in stable condition.
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Police are searching for the suspects. The motive is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.