2 in custody after delivery driver shot in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two people are in custody after a delivery driver was shot in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section.
Police say the driver called for help around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The victim told police he got into a verbal altercation with a teen girl and adult woman.
During the confrontation, the delivery driver said he was struck in the back of the head by an unkown object.
As he was running back to his vehicle, the victim told police he looked back and saw a man firing a handgun in his direction.
The victim told officers he was preparing to make a delivery at 6th and Spring Garden streets when he was shot in the hand.
He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police say a woman and man are in custody and charges are pending.
The Shooting Investigation Group is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.
