I-95 SB in Northeast Philadelphia shut down for hours due to shooting investigation

Saturday, January 9, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A shooting investigation shut down all lanes of I-95 southbound for hours in Northeast Philadelphia.

The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday on the highway near Woodhaven Road.
[Ads /]
According to authorities, the 35-year-old victim drove himself to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his left side.

Pennsylvania State Police were called to the hospital and located the victim's Mazda vehicle which had a bullet hole in the driver's side door.

The victim told police he was driving on I-95 when someone in another vehicle fired several shots at him.

One of the bullets struck him, but he managed to drive to the hospital.
[Ads /]
The victim is listed in serious condition.



State Police along with the Philadelphia Police Department shut down southbound I-95 as they investigate. Drivers were being detoured off at the Woodhaven Road exit.

I-95 reopened shortly after noon.

No arrests have been made.
Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.