Driver shot in the face, crashes into building in Southwest Philadelphia

The victim is listed in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital, police say no arrests have been made.

Driver shot in Southwest Philadelphia
A 22 year old man is in the hospital after getting shot in the face in Southwest Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police say a man is in the hospital after getting shot in Southwest Philadelphia

Police say the 22-year-old man was driving along the unit block of Essington Avenue when gunfire erupted.

Officials say the man was shot twice in the face around 4 a.m. Saturday.

Police say he then lost control of his car and crashed into the entrance of a nearby building.

Medics rushed the man to Presbyterian Hospital where officials say he is critical.

No arrests have been made.

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