A gunman shot four people near the popular cheesesteak spot Max’s Steaks in Philadelphia.
An 18-year-old woman and three men aged 22, 33 and 34 were on Germantown and Erie avenues shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday when a gunman opened fire.
The 22-year-old was shot four times in the lower back and listed in critical condition, Philadelphia Police Department Officer Eric McLaurin said. The 34-year-old was shot once in the abdomen and also listed in critical condition.
The young woman was shot in both legs and was in stable condition. The 33-year-old man was shot in the groin and legs and was also in stable condition.
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Police later located two vehicles they believe were involved in the shooting. Police said they found a pound of marijuana in one of the vehicles and took that driver into custody. They were reviewing surveillance video as they continue to investigate.
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