Man shot in chest in North Philadelphia on Sunday evening, police say
Oct 04, 2026
An investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot in the chest in North Philadelphia on Sunday evening, police said.
The shooting occurred at around 6:57 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the 2600 block of Ridge Drive, police said.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 40-yea
r-old man shot in the chest, police said. He was taken to the hospital and was listed in critical condition.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
NBC10 was on the scene to find the road was blocked off as police investigated the incident.
No arrests have been made, police said, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.
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