Gunman Opens Fire While Being Kicked Out Of Philadelphia Hookah Lounge: Reports

A hookah lounge security guard shot a 23-year-old gunman who opened fire at the Philadelphia facility injuring three women while being kicked out overnight, according to police and various news reports.

Hubble Bubble Hookah Lounge
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Cecilia Levine

03/19/2023 5:21 p.m.

The incident occurred near Temple University's campus, around 3 a.m. Sunday, March 19, at Hubble Bubble Hookah Lounge on the 1000 block of Diamond Street, police said in a news release.

The gunman shot three women inside the lounge, including a 20-year-old black woman in the right arm, a 19-year-old black woman on the left leg and a 47-year-old black woman in the right arm, police said. All women were in stable condition as of Sunday afternoon.

The gunman was apparently shot by a security guard and is in critical condition, according to 6abc and NBC10.

This is a developing news report. Check back for details.

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