Crime & Safety
Stray Bullet Hits Man In Head Thursday Afternoon In Philly: Reports
A 35-year-old man is in stable condition after police said a shootout likely occurred on his block, and a stray round struck his head.
PHILADELPHIA — A man was shot in the back of the head by a stray bullet Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, according to reports.
It happened at about 4:35 p.m. on the 6200 block of Wheeler Street, NBC10 reports.
Officers who responded to the scene found a 35-year-old man who was bleeding from the back of his head in his own home, according to Fox 29.
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Police said a shootout may have taken place down the block, leading to the man being injured.
Investigators found empty shell casings of two different caliber firearms at the scene, police said.
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The innocent bystander is reportedly in stable condition.
Anyone with information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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