PHILADELPHIA — A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the lower back Monday afternoon in the 1500 block of East Johnson Street, police said.
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:54 p.m., and the victim was transported by police to Einstein Hospital. He remains in critical condition.
No weapons have been recovered from the scene, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or submit tips anonymously through the department’s tipline.
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