Man shot inside home in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Man critical after shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police took a woman into custody after a shooting inside a home in the city's Kingsessing neighborhood left a man in critical condition.

It happened just before 10 p.m. on the 5100 block of Springfield Avenue.

Police say a 30-year-old man was found shot in the neck on the third floor.

A 27-year-old woman who lives there had a protection-from-abuse order against the man.

Investigators say the man had arrived at her home, and they got into a physical struggle.

That's when they say the woman fired two shots.

The man was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He's listed in critical condition.

The incident remains under investigation.

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