A 24-year-old man was shot in the right knee near Ellen and Penn streets in Northern Liberties just before 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 15, police said. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Philadelphia police are investigating, 6abc Philadelphia reported.
Leaving Roar
According to 6abc Philadelphia, the victim said two men approached him as he left Roar nightclub, took his backpack and then shot him.
Northern Liberties BID and nighttime economy
The Northern Liberties Business Improvement District says it was created in July 2018 to supplement city services and maintain a safe, clean and vibrant commercial district. A 2025 Philadelphia Department of Commerce report examines the city’s nighttime economy.
The account of who shot the victim and took his backpack is his, not a police finding. Police have reported the injury and its location and said the investigation is ongoing.
