Gunfire ripped through a North Philadelphia block Monday afternoon, wounding a man and a woman and sending both to the hospital. Police said the shots were fired around 5 p.m. on the 100 block of West Somerset Street, and both victims were taken to hospitals in private vehicles. The man is in critical condition and the woman is stable. Officers stayed on the block as investigators collected evidence and canvassed for witnesses. Authorities have not released the victims' names.
What police say
As reported by NBC10 Philadelphia, officers were called to the 100 block of West Somerset Street at about 5 p.m. on Monday. The outlet reports that both victims were taken to area hospitals in private vehicles. According to NBC10, the man was listed in critical condition while the woman was stable. No arrests had been made, and investigators had not yet determined a motive.
Police ask for tips, resources available
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking anyone with information to call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online. Community support and victim resources are listed by local groups, and Resolve Philly maintains a hub of services for people affected by gun violence.
Neighborhood context
The shooting is the latest in a series of gun incidents in North Philadelphia this spring. A March piece titled Pre-Dawn North Philly Gunfire detailed another early-morning shooting that sent a 25-year-old to the hospital, underscoring residents' concerns about recurring gunfire in the area.
Detectives say the investigation is ongoing and are asking neighbors with video or information to come forward. This story will be updated as police release further details.
