A late-night shooting in West Philadelphia has left two people wounded and authorities searching for the suspected gunman. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. yesterday on North Peach Street, where a man is believed to have opened fire into a residence, striking his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend, according to reports from 6abc.com. The 39-year-old woman and the 40-year-old man, found by the police at the scene, were quickly transported to the hospital and are reportedly recovering in stable condition.
The suspect, who fired multiple shots while standing on the street, fled before law enforcement arrived, leaving the community in a state of alarm. The investigation into the incident is active, with authorities yet to recover the weapon used. In the neck and stable in condition, the 40-year-old man was taken to the hospital, as reported by NBC Philadelphia.
Police have said the woman sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, while the man was critically injured with a neck wound. Both victims are currently receiving medical attention, with the woman in stable condition and the man in critical, per the latest updates.
Authorities have not released any information about the suspected shooter or the motive behind the attack, as of 7:30 a.m. this morning. The community waits for updates and guidance while the ongoing investigation, led by Philadelphia police, has yet to yield arrests or the recovery of the suspect's firearm. In a statement obtained by NBC Philadelphia, law enforcement officials urged anyone with information to come forward to assist with the case.
