1 critical after shots fired into car in West Oak Lane

Friday, June 19, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman who opened fire into a car wounding two people.

It happened around 12:15 a.m. Friday on the 8000 block of Forrest Avenue in West Oak Lane.
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Investigators said two 21-year-old men were in the car when someone approached and fired 17 shots.

A bullet grazed the driver in the chest. The front seat passenger was shot in the chest and is in critical condition.

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Police said two of the victims' friends were nearby and flagged down officers for help.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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