At 1:53 a.m. Thursday, a shooting outside a Wawa store in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg neighborhood left an 18‑year‑old woman with a head graze.
Incident Overview
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Wawa located along the 3500 block of Sheffield Avenue, a detail confirmed by police. The woman, who was 18 years old, was grazed in the head by a bullet and was taken to a nearby hospital. In a morning update, officials reported that she was listed in stable condition after receiving medical attention.
Victim Status
She had heard gunshots after exiting the Baru Restaurant across the street from the Wawa store. The incident left her with a head graze and she was transported to a nearby medical facility. The hospital report confirmed she was stable.
Police Response
When police arrived, they found a man who surrendered to officers. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small released statements about the incident. The man, whose identifying information was not immediately released, surrendered to responding officers.
Investigation and Tips
A firearm was seized at the scene during the arrest. Chief Small said no motive was detailed in the incident. He also said it was not yet clear whether the man would be charged in connection with the shooting.
Additional Details
An investigation is ongoing, according to police. The Philadelphia Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the shooting investigation group at 215-686-8270. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Community Call
This story is marked as breaking news and will be updated as new information becomes available. The police chief described the incident as occurring in the parking lot of the Wawa store on the 3500 block of Sheffield Avenue. The event took place at approximately 1:53 a.m. on Thursday.
Current Status
The victim had exited the Baru Restaurant before the gunfire. Police officers responded to the scene quickly after receiving reports of gunfire. The man surrendered without resistance when officers arrived.
Next Steps
The firearm seized was found at the scene during the investigation. Police have not yet provided a motive for the shooting. No charges have been announced for the suspect as of the latest update.
The woman remains in stable condition at the hospital. The department urges community members to provide any information that could aid the investigation. Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and release further details as they become available.
