Philadelphia, PA – A man was hospitalized Saturday morning after sustaining a graze wound to the head inside a residence in the city’s 15th District, authorities said.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:43 a.m. on the 1900 block of Auth Street. An adult male was struck by a bullet that grazed his head while inside a private home, according to police.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. No additional injuries were reported.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and officials have not released information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
- Adult male grazed in the head inside residence
- Incident occurred on the 1900 block of Auth Street
- Victim transported to Temple Hospital in stable condition
Investigation underway in 15th District
The case remains under investigation by the department’s Shooting Investigation Group as officers work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident in the city’s 15th District.
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