A West Philadelphia man is in a fight for his life after an early morning shooting on Race Street. Police say officers rushed to the 600 block of Race Street around 3:20 a.m. Sunday after reports of gunfire and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition.
What police say
According to 6ABC, investigators said the victim had been shot in the backside on the 600 block of Race Street at about 3:20 a.m. Officers have not announced any arrests, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear, the station reported.
Penn Presbyterian treated the victim
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is a Level 1 trauma center in University City, located at 51 N. 39th Street. The hospital notes on its site that it offers 24-hour emergency and trauma care, along with visitor and emergency information on its Penn Medicine pages.
Citywide context
Shootings continue to be a stubborn problem in Philadelphia, with totals that rise and fall from year to year. Reporting by NBC10 and police data point to both declines and periodic spikes in recent years, a roller-coaster pattern that keeps pressure on detectives and community members to speak up after every incident.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. Tips can be called or texted to (215) 686-TIPS (8477), or submitted through the city's online tip form, according to phila.gov.
