2 men hurt in separate Philadelphia shootings less than 10 minutes apart
Sep 26, 2026
Two men were injured in separate overnight shootings in Philadelphia that occurred less than 10 minutes apart, according to police.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the first shooting occurred at approximately 12:21 a.m. on North 55th Street, and the second occurred at 12:30 a.m.
on North Cleveland Street. Both men who were injured were reported to be in stable condition.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
Here’s a breakdown of each shooting.
Shooting on North 55th Street
Around 12:21 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person with a gun and a man shot inside a home in the 1600 block of North 55th Street.
When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his left arm, officials said.
Officers took the victim in a police vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition, according to police.
No arrests have been made.
Police described the suspect as a man in his 30s with a dark complexion and a heavy build. He was wearing black clothing and a blue jacket.
Man, vehicles struck by gunfire
At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of North Cleveland Street after receiving a report of a person with a gun and juveniles involved in a large fight on the highway, with a possible shooting.
When officers arrived, they found two parked vehicles that had been struck by gunfire, police said.
A short time later, a 48-year-old man arrived at Temple University Hospital in a private vehicle with a single gunshot wound to his right leg, police said. He was listed in stable condition.
No arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information about these incidents are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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