Tow truck driver hospitalized after shooting in Philadelphia

Police say at least 21 shots were fired at the tow truck driver.

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Tow truck driver hospitalized after shooting in Philadelphia
Tow truck driver hospitalized after shooting in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A tow truck driver is in the hospital following a shooting in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia.

It happened at approximately 1 p.m. on the 1200 block of South Patton Street on Sunday.

Police say at least 21 shots were fired at the tow truck driver as he was pulling out of the South Philly Towing building.

Fortunately, officials say the driver was not struck by any of the bullets.

He drove himself to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was treated for cuts from the flying glass, officials say.

The driver is in stable condition.

There is no word yet on any arrests.

Police have not identified the driver and have not said what led to the shooting.