4 people injured in Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that injured four people on Tuesday evening in the Parkside section of the city.

The gunfire erupted around 5:10 p.m. in the 1200 block of North 42nd Street.

Authorities said the victims -- identified as two 45-year-old men, a 41-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman -- were all hospitalized in stable condition.

Neighbors described the moment gunfire erupted.

Kelvin Kelly said, "I just heard - sounded like a bunch of firecrackers going off."

Investigators said at least six shots were fired, with some bullets striking Kelly's SUV.

"My car is shot up, windows shot up, bullets in my car. I don't really know what happened," Kelly said. "I'm in shock right now. I just got the car. The car is only two weeks old."

Police said the victims suffered gunshot wounds to the legs, feet and torso. One person was transported by officers, two by ambulance and another arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle.

Detectives canvassed the neighborhood for private surveillance footage of the actual shooting and said city cameras captured video of the aftermath, which Kelly described.

"People were just running around screaming and hollering, police picking people up off the ground and putting them in the car and rushing them to the hospital."

Neighbors said the violence is especially unsettling given the presence of nearby schools and children, particularly just hours after dismissal.

"The last thing I want is for a child to get hit," said Aaliyah Brown.

As the investigation continues, no motive has been determined.

Police said they also recovered a folding knife with a 4-inch blade at the scene, but have not confirmed whether it is connected.

Kelly said he is grateful he was not caught in the crossfire.

"I'm glad I wasn't sitting in the car when it happened, so that's a blessing," he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.