Police: 10 people shot, 3 dead in string of overnight gun violence in Philadelphia

Anyone with information for any of these shootings is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

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Sunday, September 4, 2022
Police: 10 people shot, 3 dead in string of overnight gun violence in Philadelphia
Police are investigating after 10 people were shot and 3 are dead during a night of gun violence in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ten people were shot, three of whom died, after a night of gun violence in the city of Philadelphia.

It started in the Germantown section of the city just before 1 a.m. Saturday.

A 26-year-old man was shot in the area of Chew Avenue and Locust Street. He was taken to Einstein Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

In the Kingsessing, a 20-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were shot and killed.

It happened in the area of 52nd street and Woodland Avenue just after 3 a.m. No word on what led to the shooting and no arrests were made.

Shortly after 4 a.m., a woman was shot in the Tacony section of the city. This happened in the area of Jackson Street between Unruh Avenue and Knorr streets.

The 29-year-old woman was shot in the face by a known person. She was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where she is listed in critical condition.

Police have made and arrest and a weapon was recovered.

In North Philadelphia, two people were shot in the area of North Orkney Street and Indiana Avenue. A 29-year-old man and a 59-year-old man were shot just before 5 a.m.

At least 60 shell casings were found at the scene. Both victims were taken to Temple University Hospital where they are listed in stable condition.

In North Philadelphia, a 41-year-old man was shot once in the leg. It happened just before 5 a.m. on the 4500 block of North 12th Street. He was taken to Einstein Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

In Kensington, a man was shot during an attempted robbery near B Street and East Westmoreland Street. It happened just before 5:30 a.m.

The 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

In Hunting Park, a 45-year-old man was shot and killed on the 700 block of West Cayuga Street. It happened just after 6:30 a.m.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police are also investigating after a 45-year-old man showed up at Einstein Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. He was placed in stable condition. Police do not know where the shooting occurred.

Anyone with information on any of these shootings is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477).

All tips will be confidential.