Man shot multiple times in Philadelphia's University City section

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was shot early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia's University City section.

The shooting happened in the 4200 block of Woodland Avenue, near Saint Joseph's University - University City campus, at about 6 a.m.
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Police said a 24-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds to the chest, back and torso. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

A firearm was recovered from the vehicle the victim was driving, police said.

The shooting prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for Saint Joseph's University students but has since been lifted.

The shooting remains under investigation.
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