A man is dead and a woman was hospitalized after shots were fired at a tow truck Sunday night in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police said the gunfire erupted just before 8 p.m. on the 2100 block of Knorr Street, near Bustleton Avenue, in the Castor Gardens neighborhood.
Officers found 25-year-old Aaron Whitfield, of East Mount Airy, inside the truck with multiple wounds to his head and body, according to authorities. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
A 21-year-old woman was also shot in her left leg and taken to Einstein Medical Center in stable condition, the PPD said.
Two suspects reportedly fired at the truck from a car. Law enforcement officials have not commented on a possible motive for the attack.
No arrests have been made, and anyone with information is asked to call or text the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
The incident is the second shooting on the same block of Knorr in less than a week. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, a 23-year-old man was shot in the leg as a pair of gunmen stole his watch and cash, according to investigators.
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.
