Philadelphia, PA – A 42-year-old man was rushed to the hospital early Tuesday after being found shot multiple times outside a Torresdale Avenue block in Northeast Philadelphia.
The shooting happened shortly after midnight on the 4600 block of Torresdale Avenue, where officers from the 15th District responded to reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they discovered the victim lying unresponsive on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to both legs.
The man was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition.
No arrests have been made, and investigators have not determined a motive for the attack. The case is being handled by the department’s Shooting Investigation Group, which is continuing to gather evidence.
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Key Points
- A 42-year-old man was shot in both legs just after midnight Tuesday on Torresdale Avenue.
- The victim remains in critical condition at Temple University Hospital.
- No motive or arrests have been reported as the Shooting Investigation Group investigates.