A man was killed and four other people were wounded after gunfire erupted early Sunday morning in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, police said.
The shooting, which reportedly occurred outside a bar, happened just after 4 a.m. on the 2800 block of N. Lawrence Street, according to authorities.
Law enforcement officials said a 34-year-old man who had been shot in the chest and back died at around 4:45 a.m. at Temple University Hospital. The PPD has not publicly identified him.
All of the other victims were listed in stable condition following the violence, police said. A 36-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen, while an adult woman was struck in her arm, wrist and leg, according to investigators.
Another adult woman was grazed in the head and arm, and a man in his 30s walked into Temple hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm, authorities stated.
No arrests were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and there was no word on a possible motive. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Details can be shared anonymously.
Through Oct. 17, 138 people had been murdered in Philadelphia, a decrease of about 24% compared to the same date last year, according to police data. The number of shooting victims is also down 28%.
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.
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