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Shooting at nightclub in Philadelphia leaves 2 people injured: Police

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A shooting at a Philadelphia nightclub sent a man and a woman to the hospital early Saturday morning, police said.

According to police, the incident happened at 1:20 a.m. on Dec. 14 at the Bamboo Nightclub at 6238 Bustleton Ave.

Police said a 23-year-old man had been shot once in the right calf. Officers had found him in the rear parking lot of the bar. He was taken to the hospital by police and listed in stable condition.

A 30-year-old woman had been shot once in the left thigh, according to police. Officers found her inside the bar, and she was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition.

According to police, no arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered.

Based on the preliminary investigation, police said the motive for the shooting stems from an argument.Β 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call or text the Philadelphia Police Department's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

 

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