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Police Searching For 2 Suspects In Fishtown Home Invasion, Shooting

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police are searching for two suspects wanted for a home invasion and shooting in Fishtown.

On June 10th at 12:26 a.m., the victim, a 33-year-old male, was inside the basement of his home on the 1900 block of East Firth Street when an unknown male approached him with a handgun and said, "Don't move."

When the victim turned, the suspect fired his gun, striking the man in both legs.

The first suspect then fled upstairs while a second armed suspect entered the basement. That man went through the victim's pockets, taking his cell phone, a knife and $1 and then fleeing.

The victim was taken to Temple, where he was listed in stable condition.

The first suspect is described as a white male between 20 and 22 years old and 5'8" or 5'9". He was wearing a bandana over his face and was armed with a handgun.

The second suspect is also a white male. He's between 20 and 25 years old and 5'10" to 5'11" with blond curly hair. That suspect was wearing a bandana over his face and was armed with a gun.

Anyone with information should call police.

To view surveillance from the scene, visit the Philadelphia Police YouTube channel.

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