Crime & Safety

Man Hurt In East Mt Airy Drive By Shooting: Reports

Authorities said more than a dozen shots were fired in the incident that unfolded at a gas station early Sunday morning.

The 24-year-old male victim's condition is unknown at this time.
The 24-year-old male victim's condition is unknown at this time. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

EAST MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — A man is recovering after being shot in a reported drive-by shooting Sunday morning in East Mt. Airy.

According to Fox 29, the shooting occurred at about 1:20 a.m. Sunday at a Liberty gas station.

A 24-year-old man was shot in the back while inside a vehicle authorities believe was targeted, NBC10 reports.

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The gunman fired 14 shots from a white Kia and drove off, police told Fox 29.

The victim's condition is unknown.

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