Pregnant woman, 2 others shot in North Philly
A pregnant woman is in critical condition and two others were injured during a wild shooting in North Philadelphia, police said.
A pregnant woman is in critical condition and two others were injured during a wild shooting in North Philadelphia, police said.
The shooting happened on Dakota Street near 10th around 3:30 p.m.
Police said a 31-year-old woman who was five months pregnant was shot four times, including once in the chest. She was taken to Temple university Hospital in critical condition.
A 29-year-old man was shot twice in the elbow and twice in the ankle. He was also taken to Temple and listed in stable condition. A 24-year-old female suffered a graze wound to the thigh and was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital in stable condition.
Police said the shooting appears to be a drive-by, and they are searching for a silver vehicle. Investigators said at least 15 shots were fired from two different caliber handguns.
It is unclear whether any of the victims were intended targets, police said.