Man, 22, critical in North Philadelphia rooming house shooting

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Man, 22, critical in North Philly rooming house shooting
Gunfire broke out inside the lobby of a rooming house in North Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Gunfire broke out inside the lobby of a rooming house in North Philadelphia.



It happened just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday on the 1300 block of West York Street.



Police said a 22-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.



Officers found 13 shell casings at the scene, with bullets shattering windows and glass doors.



Detectives believe the shooter followed his target then fled on foot.



No arrests have been made.

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