Shooting victim drives self to police station

A man was able to drive himself to the police station in Southwest Philadelphia early Tuesday morning after being shot behind the wheel, 6abc Action News reports.

Police say someone opened fire on a 22-year-old man while he was sitting in his Chevrolet Malibu at 66th and Paschall Streets just before 1:30 a.m.

The victim, who was shot in the chest, drove directly to the Philadelphia Police 12th District headquarters at 65th Street and Woodland Avenue without his headlights on, investigators said.

A police sergeant saw the car approach. When he realized the driver had been shot, he drove him to the hospital. 

The man was immediately taken into surgery and is reported to be in very critical condition.

An eyewitness told police the shooter was driving in a dark-colored Dodge Charger.

The incident is under investigation.