3 shot in SW Philly, man shot on SEPTA platform during weekend violence
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A triple shooting, a stabbing in Center City and a shooting on a SEPTA platform are among the latest violent incidents under investigation by Philadelphia police on Sunday evening.
Around 8 p.m., police say an 18-year-old was shot twice in the buttocks and groin while on the SEPTA platform near 15th and Market streets in Center City.
When police arrived, the man was holding a gun, but complied with police and dropped it.
Witnesses said the man wrestled the gun from another person who had left the scene.
The 18-year-old was rushed to an area hospital where he's listed in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
Around 3 p.m., police say a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the face and chest around near 13th and Arch streets in Center City.
The victim was rushed to an area hospital where he's currently listed in critical condition.
An hour earlier, police say three men were injured in a shooting on the 2700 block of South 65th Street in Southwest Philadelphia.
Police confirm a 20-year-old suffered a graze wound, a 19-year-old was shot in the knee and backside and a 20-year-old was shot in the chest. All three men are listed in stable condition at an area hospital.
On Sunday night around 5:30 p.m., police said three armed suspects entered a home on the 4600 block of Horrocks Street and assaulted a 25-year-old man inside.
The suspects, who were all wearing masks, were able to get away.
The victim suffered a cut to his head. He is listed in stable condition at an area hospital.
Around 9:27 p.m., a 24-year-old man was shot in the face on the unit block of S. 50th Street. He is expected to survive.
A hour later, police say a 20-year-old man was shot in the left thigh while sitting in his vehicle on the 2400 block of N. 15th Street. He is hospitalized in stable condition.
Officers are also investigating a shooting that left a 39-year-old man injured in North Philadelphia around 11:49 a.m. on the 2400 block of N. Reese Street. The man is currently listed in stable condition after being shot in the shoulder.
Around 3:49 a.m., a 28-year-old man was shot in the chest at Dauphin and Lambert streets. He is currently listed in stable condition at an area hospital.
No arrests have been made in connection with these incidents.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
