A stabbing and three separate shootings left four people wounded in violent incidents overnight across Philadelphia, police said.
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing just before 5 a.m. Wednesday morning on the 1400 block of North Hirst Street in West Philadelphia, where they found a 47-year-old female who had suffered multiple stab wounds to her body. She was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by the responding officers and is currently in critical condition, authorities said.
According to police, a suspect has been taken into custody, and the Southwest Detectives are leading the investigation.
Earlier in the morning, just before 3:15 a.m., officers responded to a call of a person shot on the 2000 block of North 25th Street in North Philadelphia. Police said a 33-year-old male, who they believe was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes, suffered a gunshot wound to the left thigh before fleeing and riding his bike to the North 25th Street location, where he called police. PFD Medics transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition.
The location of the incident remains unknown, and the offenders were described as two males wearing ski masks. The Shooting Investigation Group is currently handling the investigation, according to authorities.
Early Wednesday morning, after 2:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a person shot on the 1600 block of South 54th Street in Kingsessing. Upon arrival, they found a 38-year-old male who suffered a graze wound to his stomach. He was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and is in stable condition.
Officers recovered three 45 caliber spent casings, and 16 9mm spent casings from the scene. No arrests have been made at this time, according to police.
On Tuesday, just after 10:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a person shot on the 2000 block of East Rittenhouse Street in West Oak Lane. Officers found a 25-year-old male who had suffered a graze wound to the back of the head. He was transported by police to Albert Einstein Medical Center and was placed in stable condition, police said.
The offender was described as a black male, and the motive appears to stem from an argument. One 9mm spent casing was recovered from the scene. The Shooting Investigation Group is currently handling the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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.
