Philadelphia Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

A shooting in Philadelphia’s East Germantown community early Wednesday left one man dead and another critically injured, officials said.

The Incident

The shooting took place on the 1300 block of East Johnson Street at approximately 12:40 a.m.
The area is part of Philadelphia’s East Germantown neighborhood.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after the first gunshots were reported.
The 36‑year‑old man was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency care.
He was pronounced dead at about 1:09 a.m. after receiving treatment.
The 42‑year‑old man was discovered seated in an SUV along the roadway.
He was found with two handguns in his possession.
He had been shot during the incident.
He was transported to a hospital in the area.
He was listed in critical condition upon arrival.
No further details about his injuries have been released.
The 36‑year‑old victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The 42‑year‑old victim was found with two handguns.
The 42‑year‑old victim was listed in critical condition.
The shooting occurred on the 1300 block of East Johnson Street.

The 36‑year‑old victim was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.
The 42‑year‑old victim was found seated in an SUV along the roadway.
Police did not immediately provide further information on the victims.
No additional details about the victims’ identities were released.
The 36‑year‑old victim was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The 42‑year‑old victim was found with two handguns.
The 42‑year‑old victim was listed in critical condition.
Police did not immediately provide further information on the victims.
No additional details about the victims’ identities were released.
The victims’ injuries were described as severe.
The 36‑year‑old victim was pronounced dead after multiple gunshot wounds.
The 42‑year‑old victim remains in critical condition.

Responding officers secured the area and began collecting evidence.
During the investigation, they recovered 11 shell casings from the vicinity of the shooting.
The shell casings were catalogued and sent to the forensic unit for analysis.
Officers documented the scene and the condition of the victims.
Officers also interviewed witnesses present at the scene.
Officers are coordinating with the forensic team to process the evidence.
Officers are working with witnesses to gather statements.
Officers are reviewing the evidence collected at the scene.
Officers are coordinating with other units to investigate the incident.
Officers are following up on leads related to the shooting.
Officers are analyzing the shell casings for ballistic information.
Officers are ensuring the scene remains secure for forensic work.
In an interview with NBC10’s crew at the scene, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said, “Investigators recovered 11 shell casings from the area.”
He added, “Police did not immediately determine a motive and have not identified any other suspects in this case.”

Police officials have not released further information on the victims.
Police officials have not released further information on the circumstances of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing.
No motive has been determined at this time.
No other suspects have been identified.
Police are working to identify all relevant facts surrounding the incident.
Police are reviewing evidence collected at the scene.
Police are interviewing witnesses to gather statements.
Police are coordinating with the forensic unit for ballistic analysis.
Police are following up on any leads related to the shooting.
Police are working to identify any potential suspects.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
No motive has been determined at this time.
No other suspects have been identified.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police are working to identify all relevant facts surrounding the incident.

As of Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, Philadelphia has recorded 209 homicides for the year.
This figure represents a decline of more than 17% from the same time last year.
The decline marks the lowest number of homicides in a decade.
The data is based on police reports.
The statistics reflect ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime.
The numbers are updated regularly by the department.
The 209 homicides include the shooting incident in East Germantown.
The department tracks homicide data throughout the year.
The department releases homicide statistics at regular intervals.
The 209 homicides are part of the city’s annual crime data.
The data shows a downward trend in homicides.
The data is used by officials to assess crime trends.
The 209 homicides include the shooting incident in East Germantown.
The data is based on police reports.
The department tracks homicide data throughout the year.
The department releases homicide statistics at regular intervals.

The incident remains under investigation, and authorities will provide updates as new information becomes available.