Police: 2 men injured after attempted home invasion in Philadelphia's Mayfair section

The incident happened just before 5 p.m. on the 3300 block of Princeton Avenue.

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating an attempted home invasion that left two men injured in the city's Mayfair section.



The incident happened Monday just before 5 p.m. on the 3300 block of Princeton Avenue.



Police say a 33-year-old man was shot once in the right thigh.



He was taken to Jefferson Frankford Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.



A 23-year-old man was also shot once in the stomach.



He was transported by private vehicle to Nazareth Hospital.



The 23-year-old was later transported by medics to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition and being held as a prisoner.



Police say the robber shot the homeowner, and the homeowner returned fire.



A gun was also recovered from the scene, officials say.



No further details have been provided at this time.



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