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Three wounded in morning shooting on North 20th Street in Philadelphia

Three people were shot shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday on the 2800 block of North 20th Street. A 49-year-old woman was critically injured; two other victims were reported in stable condition.

Three wounded in morning shooting on North 20th Street in Philadelphia

Three people were wounded in a shooting shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday on the 2800 block of North 20th Street in North Philadelphia, police said.

A 49-year-old woman was shot 11 times and was in critical condition. A 27-year-old woman was shot six times, and a 29-year-old man was shot three times in his right leg. Both were reported in stable condition.

The shooting happened inside and outside a location on the block. Police transported all three victims to a hospital. Authorities have not released information about suspects or a possible motive.

Anyone with information can contact Philadelphia police or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS.

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