On a normally quiet stretch of Price Street in East Germantown, a burst of gunfire late Thursday turned the 1300 block into a crime scene. Just after 10 p.m., a man was shot in the stomach and rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. More than 20 shots were fired, and officers sealed off the block overnight as shaken neighbors watched investigators work through the early hours.
Police Recover More Than 20 Shell Casings At Scene
Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that officers collected more than 20 spent shell casings at the scene and also recovered a magazine loaded with ammunition, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. Small said the victim had been shot in the stomach and was listed in critical condition at a nearby hospital. As of early Friday, detectives had not identified any suspects or determined a motive, the station reported.
Detectives Turn To Surveillance Footage
Small said surveillance cameras in the area may have captured the incident, and detectives were already reviewing footage as of about 1:30 a.m., according to NBC10 Philadelphia. Police urged anyone with video or information to come forward as the investigation continues. Authorities said they plan to release more details when they are available.
A Block On Edge In A Neighborhood Used To Gunfire
East Germantown has seen multiple shootings this year, including a March daylight robbery on East Price Street that left two people wounded, according to Hoodline. Residents and local groups have repeatedly called attention to recurring violence on Price Street and surrounding blocks. Citywide, homicide totals have been trending down: Axios Philadelphia reported that the city is on pace for a markedly lower homicide count in 2026, a shift officials say they are trying to sustain.
How To Report Tips
The Philadelphia Police Department asks anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or to leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS (8477), according to the Philadelphia Police Department. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
