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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:21AM

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in which the suspect is claiming self-defense.

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in which the suspect is claiming self-defense.

It happened on the 6000 block of Warnock Street in the city’s Fern Rock section around midnight.

Police say the 45-year-old victim was shot in the backside.

He is in stable condition.

Police continue to talk to the man who pulled the trigger, who says he did it in self-defense.

Detectives did say no suspects have been arrested.

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