Man injured in ambush shooting outside Philly home, bullets fly past teen inside: Police

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Friday, June 9, 2023
Man ambushed outside Philly home, bullets fly past teen inside: Police
Police say gunmen ambushed a 24-year-old man, shooting him at his front door.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Bullets flew by a 13-year-old boy who was sitting on a couch during a targeted shooting outside a home in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia, police say.



It happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday on North Marston Street near West Montgomery Avenue.



Police say gunmen ambushed a 24-year-old man, shooting him at his front door.



The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.



Police say at least 35 shots were fired.



A woman and four children were in the home, including the teen and a 1-year-old.



Police are reviewing surveillance video as they search for the shooters.



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