Gunfire erupted shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday on the 1200 block of North 42nd Street in West Philadelphia, leaving four adults wounded and sending officers racing to the scene. All four were rushed to area hospitals, and police said their conditions remained unknown as investigators worked the block for clues.
Police response
According to CBS Philadelphia, the victims are three men and one woman, all adults, who were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities said no arrests had been made, and detectives were still trying to pin down a motive as the investigation moved forward.
Neighborhood pattern
The shooting adds to a tense spring in West Philadelphia, where a series of violent incidents has rattled residents, including rush-hour gunfire rocks 60th and Market in April that left one person dead. Hoodline reporting notes that police have flagged stretches of Market Street as hot spots and are urging anyone with video or information about shootings in the area to come forward.
Police ask for tips
Philadelphia police are asking anyone with information about the North 42nd Street shooting to contact the department’s Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or to call or text the anonymous tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s online form and will be kept confidential, officials said.
Investigation ongoing
Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance video. No additional details had been released, and authorities again asked anyone with information to contact the Shooting Investigation Group. CBS Philadelphia reported that officers were still processing the scene as of Tuesday evening.
