Police arrest shooting suspect after man shot in legs in Center City

Philadelphia police have arrested a man who allegedly shot another man in both legs in Center City Friday afternoon.

According to police, the shooting happened in the area of 7th and Market streets.

Inspector D F Pace with the Philadelphia Police Department said shots were fired after a dispute broke out in front of the Ross retail store, which is permanently closed , just after 4 p.m.

Chopper 3 was over the scene Friday afternoon.

Police said the 42-year-old man, who was shot, was taken to a nearby hospital and is stable at this time.

The suspect was arrested and a gun was recovered from the scene, Pace said.