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Man, 39, wounded in Kensington shooting; police search for actual crime scene
A 39-year-old man was shot in the arm early Monday while walking to a bus stop in Kensington, but told police the gunfire happened somewhere else, leaving investigators searching for the real scene.
A 39-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the arm early Monday morning in Kensington, but the search for where the shooting actually happened is still underway.
Police were called to the 2000 block of East Cambria Street around 5:30 a.m. after reports of gunfire, according to a department account. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
The victim told investigators he was walking to a bus stop when he was shot, but he also said the gunfire occurred at a different location from where officers found him. Police are now working to identify and locate that actual scene.
No arrests have been announced, and police have not released a description of any suspect. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear.
The early-morning violence unfolded in a neighborhood that has long grappled with gun violence, and it comes as city officials continue to face pressure to address safety concerns along busy transit corridors and residential blocks alike. For residents who rely on public transportation before dawn, the shooting is a reminder of the risks that can accompany everyday routines.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Philadelphia police or submit an anonymous tip through the department's tip line.