Man shot by brother during apparent dispute in Kensington

Police say the 28-year-old victim was shot five times on East Cornwall Street.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Man shot by brother during apparent dispute in Kensington
Man shot by brother during apparent dispute in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police say a man was shot by his brother during an apparent dispute on Tuesday night.

It happened around 8:27 p.m. on the 600 block of East Cornwall Street in the city's Kensington neighborhood.

Police say the 28-year-old victim was shot five times. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he's listed in critical condition.

The 24-year-old brother stayed at the scene and was taken into custody police said.

Further details on the dispute were not immediately released by police.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.