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Cops want man for questioning in shooting

Philadelphia police are searching for a man nicknamed “Smurf” in connection with the shooting of a man Friday night in Upper Holmesburg.

The gunfire erupted just after 8 p.m. on the 8100 block of Ditman St. Police who arrived at the scene found a 20-year-old man with wounds of the leg and stomach. He was taken to Aria Health-Torresdale in critical condition.

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Police have not released the man’s identity because he survived the shooting. His current condition is not known.

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. He is described as a Hispanic man of unknown age who wore a long-sleeve black shirt and is known as “Smurf.” Call Northeast Detectives at 215–686–3153 to report information about the case. ••

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