Crime & Safety
Man Shot In Philadelphia Home Invasion Tuesday
According to a news report, the shooting victim is a paralyzed man who is confined to a bed.
PHILADELPHIA — A man who is reportedly paralyzed was shot inside his home by two home invaders early Tuesday.
According to Philadelphia Police, the shooting occurred at about 3:24 a.m. in a home on the 4900 block of Duffield Street.
Shot was a 28-year-old man, who Action News reports is paralyzed and bedridden.
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Police said the man was shot once in the left shoulder and once in the left torso.
Two men are reported to have entered the man's bedroom and shot him as he slept.
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No arrests have been made and no weapons were found.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or the PPD tip line at 215-686-8477.
All tips will be kept confidential.
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