West Philadelphia shooting suspect found hiding under bed

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Sunday, April 5, 2015
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Police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that left a man in critical condition.

WEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that left a man in critical condition.



The shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m. Sunday on the 4900 block of Hoopes Street.



Police say a 47-year-old man was shot twice in the chest and once in the head.



He was taken by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in critical condition.



Responding officers located a scene at a home on the block.



Officers knocked and announced their presence and were permitted into the home.



The officers were directed to the second floor where they located a 31-year-old male hiding underneath the bed in the master bedroom.



The male was taken into custody without incident.



The investigation is ongoing.



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