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An elderly man fights for his life as six others, including a teenager, recover after a gunman shot seven people in broad daylight near a busy SEPTA station in the Olney section of Philadelphia on Wednesday after -midday.
The shooting took place at around 2:50 p.m. on Broad Street and Olney Avenue, near the Olney Transportation Center and Albert Einstein Medical Center.
A 22-year-old man was shot in the back, a 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg, a 53-year-old man was shot in the right leg, a 36-year-old woman was shot in the right thigh a 70 year old man was shot in the right thigh, a 17 year old girl was shot in the right arm and a 71 year old man was shot in the stomach and several times in both legs.
Six of the victims were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center while a seventh victim was taken by police to Temple University Hospital.
The 71-year-old man is currently in critical condition while the other six victims are stable.
Two firearms were also found at the scene and at least one person was apprehended in connection with the shooting.
NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville and Danny Freeman are on the scene to gather the latest information.
There are additional resources for individuals or communities who have experienced gun violence in Philadelphia. You can find more information here.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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