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Woman Shot 10 Times In North Philadelphia, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 28-year-old woman was shot 10 times on Sunday night in North Philadelphia, police say. The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on the 2200 block of North Colorado Street.

When officers arrived on the scene, the victim wasn't there. Later, police learned she was transported to Temple University Hospital's emergency room by a private vehicle. She was shot a total of 10 times in both legs, back, and shoulder and listed in stable condition, according to police.

Woman Shot 10 Times, Injured In North Philadelphia Shooting, Police Say

At the scene, police found 11 fired cartridge casings from a 9mm and one live round. They also found a gray Honda Civic with a bullet hole in the front windshield and one in the rear windshield. 

Police say the offender is possibly a 26-year-old man.

The investigation is ongoing. No arrests were made, but a weapon was recovered.

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