Three people were killed and 2 others wounded in separate shootings across Philadelphia on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
Just after 2:30 a.m., police responded to West Cumberland Street, where they found a 31-year-old female with a gunshot wound to her head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hours earlier, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a 34-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds to both shoulders in Frankford, authorities said. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he died a short time later.
In Northeast Philadelphia, a 19-year-old was killed after being shot numerous times throughout his body at approximately 10:19 p.m. He was later identified as Hashim Gardner.
Police have not made any arrests in the killings, and no weapons were recovered.
A 30-year-old male is in critical but stable condition after being shot twice in the back on the 4200 block of Westminster Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning, authorities said.
And on Wednesday night, at approximately 10:45 p.m., an 18-year-old man was standing outside his vehicle when a black sedan approached him and started firing, according to police. The victim was shot multiple times in the chest and is currently in critical but stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Through July 11, 135 people had been killed in Philadelphia this year, down 41% compared to the same date in 2023, according to police data.
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.
