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Philadelphia Police Investigating the following shootings

Phila policeThe following information is preliminary and may be updated as more details become available. 

March 19, a double shooting occurred in the 25th District at 100 W Indiana Avenue on the highway around 5:32 PM. A 57-year-old woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both legs and was transported by police to Temple Hospital, where she is in stable condition. A 55-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body and was also transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting is unknown. 

March 19, a shooting occurred in the 25th District on the 2800 block of North 5th Street at approximately 6:54 PM. A 53-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The scene is being held for further investigation; no weapon has been recovered, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). All tips will remain confidential.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). All tips will remain confidential.

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