Philadelphia

Gunman Shoots Man in Overbrook Park

Police say the suspect shot a man and then ran into a home on the 7300 block of Malvern Avenue.

Police are searching for a suspect who they say shot another man in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Park neighborhood Monday afternoon.

Police say the unidentified suspect shot a man on the 7400 block of Ruskin Road at 1:08 p.m. Monday. The suspect then ran into a home on the 7300 block of Malvern Avenue, according to investigators. A barricade situation was then declared at 1:48 p.m.

Police eventually entered the home but could not find the suspect. They continue to investigate.

The shooting victim was taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed his condition.


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