Police search for gunman after 39yearold man shot in abdomen in Philadelphia
Oct 04, 2026
A 39-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the abdomen early Sunday in Philadelphia, police said.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, officers responded to a call about a person with a gun on the 1000 block of Spring Garden Street at about 12:34 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.
When officers arrived, they found the 39-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen, police said. Officers took him to a nearby hospital, where he was placed in stable condition.
Police described the gunman as a man between 20 and 30 years old with a tall, thin build. He was wearing all black clothing and was last seen running eastbound on Spring Garden Street toward 10th Street.
No arrest has been made, according to police.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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