5 injured in two separate West Philadelphia shootings

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Five people were injured in two separate shootings in West Philadelphia Monday afternoon.

Gunfire rang out at about 3:45 p.m. on the 5000 block of Ogden Street.
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Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg and abdomen and a 22-year-old woman was shot in the leg. Police said the victims then ran to a nearby playground for help.

They were both taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The 17-year-old was said to be in critical condition, while the 22-year-old was listed as stable.

Around 5:35 p.m., police say three men were shot on the 5300 block of Chancellor Street.

A 29-year-old man was shot in the calf, a 35-year-old man was shot in the thigh and a 25-year-old was shot in the back. All three were listed as stable at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
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No arrests have been made in connection with these shootings.



Anyone with information is asked to call police at 15-686-TIPS.

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