Man critically injured after 25 shots fired near Huntingdon SEPTA station in Philadelphia

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Man critically injured after 25 shots fired near Huntingdon SEPTA station in Philadelphia
A man was shot twice in the head after bombardment of bullets right outside SEPTA's Huntington station in Philadelphia's Kensington.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A bombardment of bullets has a man fighting for his life in Philadelphia.

Police say at least 25 shots were fired at the intersection of B Street and Kensington Avenue just after midnight Friday.

The 21-year-old man was shot twice in the head, according to police. He is now in extremely critical condition at Temple Hospital.

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The shooting happened right outside SEPTA's Huntington station under the El.

Police hope transit cameras may help them with leads in their investigation.

They're also reviewing their real-time crime cameras.

No one has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

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