Philadelphia

Man, Woman Struck in Drive-By Shooting

A man and a woman are both recovering after they were struck in a drive-by shooting in Philadelphia Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old woman and 23-year-old man were both walking on the 1700 block of Bridge Street at 6:48 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

The woman, who police say was an innocent bystander, was struck once in her left thigh. The man was struck once in the buttocks. Police have not yet confirmed whether he was also an innocent bystander or the gunman’s intended target.

Both victims were taken to the hospital and are both in stable condition.

No arrests have been made. Police continue to investigate.
 

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