By Associated Press - Friday, August 25, 2017

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A woman is in critical condition after she was shot in the back during a home invasion in Philadelphia.

Police say two masked men entered the home on North 23rd Street and demanded money and valuables around 1:30 a.m. Friday.

Police say the 37-year-old was shot as she tried to flee. She was taken to a hospital.



Two suspects are in custody.

No names have been released.

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