Crime & Safety
Ex-Boyfriend Suspected Of Shooting Man, Woman: Philly Police
A 40-year-old man is critical after being shot in the neck Monday night, and Philly Police believe the suspect is the woman's ex-boyfriend.
PHILADELPHIA — Two people, a man and woman, were shot Monday night in Philadelphia, and the suspect is the woman's ex-boyfriend, according to reports.
The shooting occured at about 11:27 p.m. Monday on the unit block of North Peach Street.
Police said the victims were inside a second-floor front bedroom of a home on that block when they were shot.
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The man, 40, was shot once in the neck and is in critical condition, police said. The woman, 39, was shot once in the right shoulder and is in stable condition, according to police.
Police said the shooting's motive was "possibly domestic."
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NBC10 reports the suspected gunman is the ex-boyfriend of the female victim. According to Action News, the suspect stood outside the home and fired shots into it.
No arrests were made, but a firearm was found at the scene.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-847.
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