By Jack Tomczuk
Two men are dead and at least four other people were injured in gun violence over the weekend across Philadelphia.
Shots were fired just after 8 p.m. Saturday on the 5400 block of Locust Street in West Philadelphia, police said.
Officers responding to the scene found a 39-year-old man who had been shot multiple times, according to authorities. He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died a short time later. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified him.
Investigators said a 35-year-old man showed up at Penn Presbyterian in a private vehicle. He had several gunshot wounds to his legs and was listed in stable condition, according to the PPD.
Detectives reportedly recovered two guns from the scene. Police have not commented on what may have led to the deadly encounter.
On Friday, just before 11 p.m., police were called to the 4900 block of Parkside Avenue in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia, authorities said.
They found a man in an alleyway with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, investigators added. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene, and the PPD has not released his name.
Law enforcement reported that a woman was also at the scene suffering from injuries to her face. She was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to her head and is expected to survive, according to police.
Authorities believe a domestic dispute led to the apparent murder-suicide attempt. No further details have been made public.
In Southwest Philadelphia, someone shot a 27-year-old man at around 8:15 p.m. Saturday on the 5800 block of Pentridge Street, investigators said. His injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.
Earlier Saturday, just after 10:15 a.m., a 38-year-old man was struck by gunfire on the 1500 block of N. Alden Street in West Philadelphia, according to police. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition, officials said.
No arrests were reported in connection with any of the violent incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Through Dec. 6, 205 people had been murdered this year in Philadelphia, down about 15% from the same date in 2024, according to police data. The number of overall shooting victims has also dropped 12%.
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.