Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, resulting in the death of a teenager in a quadruple shooting.
According to the Philadelphia Police, the shooting took place around 6:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of South 51st Street following multiple 911 calls reporting the incident. The victims were targeted while gathered at a home to celebrate a graduation, as per Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace.
The victims of the shooting included three teenagers and one individual in his early twenties. Among them, an 18-year-old sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the face and passed away at a nearby hospital shortly before 7 p.m.
Another victim, a 17-year-old, was shot multiple times across his body and remains in critical condition after being transferred from a nearby hospital to a children’s hospital. Additionally, a 16-year-old boy was shot twice in his left forearm and is currently in stable condition after receiving medical attention.
A fourth victim, in his early twenties, suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg and is currently in stable condition after being taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The investigation revealed the presence of 27 spent shell casings at the scene, with most found on the west side of the street.
Authorities also noted that homes and parked cars on both sides of the street were struck by gunfire during the incident. As the investigation continues, the police have secured the scene and recovered one weapon. It remains unclear whether any of the victims were involved in the shooting. This is an ongoing story, with updates expected as more information becomes available.