Police said an argument between neighbors over curbside trash on a North Philadelphia street led to the shooting of a 30-year-old man Tuesday night.
Officers responded just after 9:45 p.m. to the 2900 block of N. Hicks Street, where they found the gunshot victim with wounds to his chest and left leg, according to authorities. Medics rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was later listed in stable condition, law enforcement said.
The Philadelphia Police Department said Wednesday afternoon that Tynisha Holloway, 37, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and related offenses in connection with the shooting. Her legal representation could not be immediately identified.
Holloway and a 17-year-old boy were taken in for questioning in the aftermath of the incident, PPD Inspector D.F. Pace told television crews at the scene. Police found two guns.
“Based on the information that we have thus far, it appears that the motive for the shooting was over the placement of trash on the curb between two neighbors,” Pace said.
Nearly 11 hours earlier, at around 11 a.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the same block to mediate the dispute, which evidently escalated in the ensuing hours, according to Pace.
Pace told reporters that the gunshot victim “is believed to have possibly been threatening or acting in an aggressive manner” and may have been wielding a screwdriver.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the shots were fired through the gunshot victim’s door, he added. Authorities said four spent shell casings from a 9mm weapon were recovered.
Through Dec. 1, 1,003 people have been shot this year in Philadelphia, down 36% compared to the same date in 2023, according to PPD 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.
