A 43-year-old man was critically injured in an overnight shooting in North Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
At approximately 3:12 a.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of North Broad Street for reports of a person with a gun and a shooting. According to police, when officers arrived, they learned that a man had been transported to Temple University Hospital in a private vehicle in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the quadriceps.
Officials said preliminary investigation indicates the victim was inside an establishment when a woman and another man began arguing.
The victim then became involved in a physical altercation with the man. Once outside, police said, the man fired at the victim.
There is no word on any arrests or whether a weapon has been recovered.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.