Man gravely wounded after being shot in the head outside bar in North Philadelphia

Witnesses say the gunman and the victim were talking inside the bar just before the shooting.

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Friday, August 27, 2021
Man gravely wounded after being shot in the head outside bar
A man is fighting for his life after being shot outside a bar in North Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is fighting for his life after being shot outside a bar in North Philadelphia.

It happened at the 32nd Street Pub at 32nd Street and Allegheny Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Friday.

Witnesses say the gunman and the 33-year-old victim were talking inside, then the victim walked out a side door to leave.

The gunman came up behind him, shot him in the head and neck, then fled in an SUV.

Officers rushed the victim to the hospital, but they're not sure if he'll survive.

Police say the shooter was wearing a pink or light-colored baseball cap and possibly a green jacket.

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