The ongoing gun violence continued Wednesday night in North Philadelphia, and a pregnant woman was caught in the crossfire.
Police say two men started shooting at each other near 22nd and North Bucknell streets just before 9 p.m.
Police officers happened to be nearby and heard the gunshots.
The woman, who is seven-months pregnant, was shot in the leg and was rushed to the hospital.
"This 26-year-old pregnant female was an innocent
victim who happened to be caught in the crossfire. But we took her to Temple
(University Hospital), we got her there fast. Hopefully here and her baby, her
unborn child, are OK," Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
A 19-year-old man was shot in the arm. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
Police believe he may have been involved in a shooting earlier this month. They are reviewing police surveillance cameras on that street to identify the shooters.
Another man is in the hospital after he was shot three times in West Philadelphia. This shooting happened near 52nd and Race streets just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
The man was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he's listed in stable condition. Police have not made any arrests.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:38:35 GMT
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:27:56 GMT
An NFL player has reportedly been questioned as part of a murder investigation. Police say he's not a suspect, but they think he could shed some light on the crime.
An NFL player has reportedly been questioned as part of a murder investigation. Police say he's not a suspect, but they think he could shed some light on the crime.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:17:13 GMT
There will be a special investigative committee hearing Wednesday morning at City Hall regarding the deadly building collapse earlier this month in Center City.
There will be a special investigative committee hearing Wednesday morning at City Hall regarding the deadly building collapse earlier this month in Center City.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:10 GMT
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:23:12 GMT
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:20:21 GMT
Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
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