South Philadelphia shooting leaves 3 injured; at least 29 shots fired

Several vehicles were also struck along with a few nearby buildings.

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Monday, June 27, 2022
South Philadelphia shooting leaves 3 injured; at least 29 shots fired
Investigators say a 52-year-old woman who lives on 7th Street was grazed in the shoulder. She had been sitting on her porch talking to a neighbor when the gunfire rang out.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Sunday afternoon.

It happened just before 4:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of 7th Street in South Philadelphia.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the leg and a 27-year-old man was struck in the ankle.

Investigators say a 52-year-old woman who lives on 7th Street was grazed in the shoulder. She had been sitting on her porch talking to a neighbor when the gunfire rang out.

Several vehicles were also struck along with a few nearby buildings.

Police say at least 29 shots were fired and the crime scene extends over several blocks.

No arrests have been made.

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

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