20-year-old man shot twice trying to run from gunman in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

Sunday, February 28, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for the person who shot a 20-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Northeast Philadelphia.

The shooting occurred around midnight Sunday on the 2000 block of Kennedy Street.
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Police said was the victim was walking along the block when another man, armed with a gun, approached him and demanded money.

When the 20-year-old tried to run away, police said the suspect shot him.

The victim was struck twice, in the hip and leg, but managed to make his way to a nearby Exxon gas station at Harbison and Torresdale avenues where he called for help.
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He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Investigators found numerous shell casings on Kennedy Street.



Anyone with information on the shooter should call police.
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