Teen boy, 2 men shot near West Philly SEPTA station
Nov 01, 2026
Editor’s Note: While Philadelphia police said the shooting occurred on the platform of the SEPTA station, a SEPTA spokesperson later said the shooting occurred outside the station. This story has been updated to reflect the new information.
A teen boy and two men were shot near a SEPTA station
in West Philadelphia Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. near the 56th Street Station on 5600 Market Street. Police said a 14-year-old boy was shot twice in the arm and twice in the thigh, a 25-year-old man was shot once in the arm and twice in the back and a 26-year-old man was shot five times throughout his body.
All three victims were taken to the hospital. The 26-year-old man is in critical condition while the teen and the 25-year-old man are both stable.
Police have not recovered a weapon and no arrests have been made. They also have not released information on any suspects. Police said surveillance video appears to show the shooter targeted at least one of the victims.
“As he turned the corner here into the area that leads up to the tracks, he pulled out a gun and opened fire on the individuals that were walking up the steps,” Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace said.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
The shooting was one of many that occurred during a violent weekend in Philadelphia that left at least two people dead.
If you have any information on the shooting, call the Philadelphia Police Department or leave an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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