12 bullets strike man's BMW in Southwest Philly, victim drives to get help: Police

Police believe the shots were fired from a white Jeep with tinted windows.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Man shot while driving in Southwest Philadelphia
The 41-year-old victim flagged down officers at 52nd and Pine streets.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was shot while driving in Southwest Philadelphia, police say.

It happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday as the victim was driving at 56th Street and Thomas Avenue.

Police say he managed to drive about a mile to get help after being shot.

The 41-year-old victim flagged down officers at 52nd and Pine streets.

Officers then rushed him to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Police say 12 shots pierced the victim's BMW.

Police believe the shots were fired from a white Jeep with tinted windows.

The search for the shooter continues.

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