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Police: 22-year-old critical after 2 men shoot him in Kensington

By Kyw Staff,

12 hours ago

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 22-year-old is in critical condition after police say two men shot him in Kensington Friday evening.

Officials say they responded to a report of a shooting on the 1800 block of Hart Lane just before 9 p.m.

When they arrived, they found the 22-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police say a motive is unknown but they are looking for two men. One was last seen in all-black clothes and light-colored sneakers. The other, in a pink sweatshirt with dark pants and light sneakers.

Police urge anyone with information on this incident to contact the Shooting Investigations Unit at 215-686-8270.

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