Gunfire leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded in North Philadelphia, police say
Oct 18, 2026
One man was killed and four others were injured in an early morning shooting in North Philadelphia, police said.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at around 4:11 a.m., officers responded to a residence on the 2800 block of North Lawrence Street after recei
ving a report of shooting involving five victims.
A 34-year-old man was shot in the chest and back, according to police. Officers rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m.
Four other people were injured in the shooting, including two men and two women.
A 36-year-old man was shot in the abdomen, while a woman suffered gunshot wounds to her right arm, wrist and left leg. Both were taken to Temple University Hospital and were listed in stable condition, police said.
Another woman suffered graze wounds to her head and left arm. Police transported her to Temple University Hospital, where she was also listed in stable condition.
A fifth victim, a man in his 30s, arrived at Temple University Hospital on his own with a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was listed in stable condition.
Police have not released information about what led to the shooting or whether any arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged 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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