Man shot twice in head, execution-style, on North Philadelphia street: Police

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Man critical after being shot execution style on North Philadelphia street
Man critical after being shot execution style on North Philadelphia street

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police said a man is in critical condition after being shot execution-style in a North Philadelphia street Wednesday night.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. on the 2100 block of North Lambert Street.

Police said a man in his 60s was shot two times in the head. He was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

Investigators said witnesses saw two suspects run into a nearby house. Two people have been taken into custody.

Police said a gun was recovered at the scene of the shooting.

Anyone who might have information on this incident is asked to contact the police.