A car crash in North Philadelphia led to a violent altercation Wednesday night, resulting in a shooting that left one man injured. The incident occurred on the 2500 block of North 29th Street around 9 p.m.
Escalation of Events
Police report that a 62-year-old man crashed into a row of parked cars, potentially while impaired. Subsequently, a 53-year-old woman, owner of one of the vehicles, confronted the driver. The confrontation quickly intensified, leading the woman to pull out her gun and fire two shots at the man.
Injuries and Response
The man sustained two gunshot wounds to the leg and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Chief Small characterized the incident as a case of road rage, indicating that the shooter was likely angered by the collision. However, it remains uncertain whether there was any prior relationship between the individuals involved.
Police Action
Following the shooting, law enforcement officers took the woman into custody, and they successfully retrieved her weapon.
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