On October 21, 2026, at approximately 10:48 p.m., 18th District officers responded to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Cedar for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim who reported a prior assault.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 18-year-old male victim, who stated that he was walking toward his residence on the 5400 block of Pennsgrove Street when a small black SUV stopped outside his home. An unknown individual inside the vehicle then fired multiple shots at him from the driver’s side.
The victim sustained two small lacerations to his chest and was listed in stable condition by attending medical personnel.
Officers from the 19th District responded to the 5400 block of Pennsgrove Street, where they located and secured the scene.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Offender Description: Unknown individual(s) operating a small black SUV. The offender(s) were reportedly armed with a handgun.
This investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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