The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old male that occurred early Thursday evening in the city’s 12th District.
At approximately 5:21 p.m., responding officers located the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound on the highway along the 70xx block of Greenway Avenue. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. At this time, investigators have not established a motive, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact SIG at 215-686-8270 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS (8477).