Crime & Safety
Man Critical After Being Shot In Head In East Falls: Report
Authorities found the victim about three-and-a-half miles away from the shooting scene in East Falls early Tuesday evening.
EAST FALLS, PHILADELPHIA — A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head in Philadelphia's East Falls section, according to a report.
Fox 29 reports a 27-year-old man was shot in the head on the 3200 block of Defense Terrace Tuesday at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The victim was found several miles away in the passenger seat of a vehicle at 34th Street and Girard Avenue.
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He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where is in extremely critical condition, according to Fox 29.
Police are searching for the gunman.
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