Pennsylvania State Police investigating 2 shootings on I-95 in Philly over the weekend

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania state police are investigating two shootings that occurred on I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend.

The first occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday on I-95 South near the Girard Avenue exit.

Police say the victim was driving in a vehicle with his girlfriend. He attempted to change lanes when his vehicle was almost struck by a white older model Dodge Durango with tinted windows traveling at a high speed.

The Dodge pulled up next to the victim's vehicle and the occupants of both got into argument.

Police say the passenger in the Dodge then fired one round striking the victim's vehicle.

The Dodge fled at a high rate of speed and exited I-95 South to I-676 East.

Police say the victim drove to the Pennsylvania State Police Philadelphia Station to report the incident.

"I think in the world today, people are just so angry," said Jessica McQuilkin, of South Philadelphia. She was surprised to hear about the weekend incidents.

The second incident occurred around 2:57 a.m. Sunday along I-95 South near the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 West exit.

Police say the male victim and male passenger were traveling with a group who were in other vehicles.

As the victim was exiting I-95 at Exit 19, police say multiple rounds were fired at his vehicle from a dark blue Honda sedan with tinted windows and a dark gray Ford Explorer or Expedition with tinted windows.

The victim was hit three times by the shots from automatic weapons. He exited I-95 and stopped on Front Street near Packer Avenue, police say.

The victim was placed in another private vehicle and taken to Jefferson University Hospital in stable condition.

"I have daughters. I tell them, 'don't even beep your horn anymore because we're afraid something's going to happen,'" said Ed Kelly, who is concerned about the rise in road rage incidents.

Action News uncovered that the number of road rage shootings has doubled since 2020. There were 11 reported incidents in 2020, and 22 in 2022.

"If you feel threatened in any way you need to pull off the road, go to a well-lit area, or you need to call 911," said Jana Tidwell, of AAA.

Anyone with information on these incidents should contact the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 215-452-5280.