Quadruple shooting prompts 2 schools to lock down in Philadelphia's Feltonville section

Police said three of the victims were leaving a corner store when someone began shooting in the 200 block of E. Louden Street.
Monday, November 8, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A quadruple shooting caused two Philadelphia schools to go on lockdown Monday morning in the city's Feltonville section.

According to police, the shooting happened at about 10:55 a.m. in the 200 block of E. Louden Street.
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Investigators said three people were leaving a corner store when someone began shooting at them. The three victims ran away but were all hit by the gunfire. A fourth person, who was standing on the street nearby, was also shot.

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According to police, a 17-year-old male was shot once in the left leg and two 18-year-old men were each shot in the right thigh. Police said the fourth victim, a 29-year-old man, suffered a graze wound to the left shin.

The victims were all taken to Temple University Hospital and are in stable condition.
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Following the shooting, the Feltonville Intermediate School and the Feltonville School of Arts/Sciences were locked down for about an hour.



No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

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