Philadelphia

Shooting Leaves Teen Hurt, at Least 9 Bullet Holes in Philly Takeout Restaurant

A 19-year-old man was shot multiple times along Wayne Avenue on May 4, Philadelphia police said

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Several bullet holes could be seen in the front window of a Philadelphia Chinese takeout restaurant early Friday after a gunman opened fire late Thursday night.

Philadelphia police said a 19-year-old man was injured in the shooting that took place around 10:40 p.m. along Wayne Avenue, near Berkley Street, in the Germantown neighborhood.

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The teen was struck in the left ankle, right calf and right buttocks, police said. He was driven to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

At least nine bullet holes could be seen in the glass in front of the Beijing Garden restaurant and several evidence markers could be seen on the sidewalk out front.

Police said no weapons were recovered and no arrests were made.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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