A 40-year-old man was shot in the chest Sunday evening in North Philadelphia and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, according to police. The shooting happened around 6:57 p.m. in the 2600 block of Ridge Drive, and as of 8 p.m. no arrests had been made.
Officers who responded to the scene found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. He was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. A section of road was blocked off while investigators worked the scene.
Investigation Still Active
The investigation remained ongoing Sunday night, and no suspect was in custody as of 8 p.m., per the same report. Details about what led to the shooting, including any possible motive or suspect description, have not been released.
No further updates on the victim's condition or identity were available following the initial police account.
Part of a Broader Citywide Trend
The shooting comes as Philadelphia has seen notable declines in gun violence citywide. The city recorded 222 homicides in 2025, the fewest since 1966, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shooting victims also fell to 935 last year, marking the first time that figure dropped below 1,000 since at least 2007, per the same report.
Major crime reports in Philadelphia dropped to about 63,000 in 2025, down from roughly 74,000 in 2023, the Inquirer's analysis found. Those citywide figures reflect broader trends and do not indicate whether shootings in North Philadelphia or along Ridge Drive specifically are rising or falling.
No additional details about the Sunday shooting, including the victim's identity or an updated condition, had been released as the investigation continued.
