Man critically injured in overnight shooting in Philly's Crescentville community
Aug 28, 2026
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition, police said, after being shot in an incident that happened in Philly’s Crescentville community early Friday.
According to police, officers responded to the 400 block of Sanger Street, at about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, after a man, believed to be in
his 30s, was shot in the left buttocks.
The victim, officials said, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition and was immediately taken into surgery.
At the scene, investigators found two spent shell casings, police said.
However, officials did not immediately detail how this incident unfolded, nor did they provide any information on any suspects or a motive in this incident.
But, an investigation is underway.
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