Weekend shootings, stabbing leave 4 hospitalized

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Four people were injured in violent incidents over the weekend across Philadelphia, in addition to the shooting on a Broad Street Line train that left a man wounded, authorities said.

Early Sunday morning, at around 12:45 a.m., someone shot a 23-year-old man in the chest on the 5900 block of N. 5th Street in Olney, police said. Officers took him to Einstein Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.

In Frankford, two people were stabbed just before 7:15 p.m. Saturday on the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue, according to the PPD.

Investigators said a 41-year-old woman was stabbed in her right thigh and a 38-year-old man was hospitalized with a wound to his left shoulder. Both are expected to physically recover.

A 43-year-old man was shot multiple times in his right arm just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday on the 1600 block of Staub Street in Nicetown, authorities said. His injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.

The PPD did report any arrests in connection with the weekend violence. Anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to call police at 215-686-8477 or go to phillypolice.com/forms/submit-a-tip.

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.