A man was killed and four others were injured in shootings over the weekend across Philadelphia.
Officers responded at around 5:45 a.m. to a report of a “person with a gun” on the 5900 block of Mascher Street, police said. They found a 60-year-old man unresponsive on the steps of a house, according to investigators.
He sustained a single gunshot wound to his chest and was pronounced dead a short time later at Einstein Medical Center, authorities said. The PPD has not publicly identified the victim or commented on a possible motive.
Authorities said an adult man was wounded when gunfire erupted at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday on the 1800 block of Kinsey Street in Frankford. The victim, whose age was not provided, was reported to be in stable condition.
Early Saturday morning, at around 1:45 a.m., two men arrived at Temple University Hospital after shots were fired on the 700 block of W. Huntingdon Street in Fairhill, officials said.
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition, while a 25-year-old man was being treated for nonlife-threatening injuries, according to police.
In West Philadelphia, someone shot a 35-year-old man in the shoulder, neck and head during a robbery just before 12:45 a.m. Saturday on the 6000 block of Catharine Street, investigators said. The victim is expected to survive.
No arrests were reported in the immediate aftermath of any of the shootings. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Police data shows that homicides are down 15% in Philadelphia compared to the same date last year. The number of shooting victims has also dropped 7%.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
