At a Glance
- A shooting occurred at a Speedway parking lot in Kensington at 11:08 a.m. Sunday.
- A man was shot in the head and a woman in the leg; the man is in critical condition.
- No arrests have been made and no weapons recovered; cars linked to the incident were left at the scene.
- Why it matters: The incident adds to a weekend of multiple shootings across Philadelphia, raising concerns about public safety.
Philadelphia police reported a violent altercation in a Speedway parking lot on Sunday morning that left two victims injured and no arrests. The shooting, which took place at the 500 block of East Lehigh Avenue, has intensified scrutiny of gun violence in the city.
The incident occurred at around 11:08 a.m. on Sunday in the parking lot of a Speedway at the 500 block of East Lehigh Avenue in Kensington.
During the confrontation, a third individual drew a firearm and fired at the other two. The gunshot struck the first victim in the head and the second victim in the leg.
Philadelphia Police Lt. Marc Metellus said that the shooter used a handgun to fire the shots.
The man who was shot in the head is now in critical condition, while the woman who was shot in the leg remains in stable condition.
No arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered, according to police.
However, police noted that several cars believed to be linked to the incident were left at the scene.
The identities of the two people shot have not yet been released by authorities.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or report anonymously online.
- Time: 11:08 a.m. Sunday
- Location: 500 block of East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington
- Victim 1: Headshot, critical condition
- Victim 2: Legshot, stable condition
- Arrests: None
- Weapons: None recovered
- Cars: Left at scene
Police investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
Investigators have not yet identified a suspect, and the case remains open pending further evidence.
Community members are encouraged to come forward with any details that could aid the investigation.
Earlier this weekend, a separate shooting occurred at around 11:18 p.m. on Saturday at the 3200 block of N. 6th Street in North Philadelphia.
A 38-year-old man was robbed and then shot in the ankle during that incident, and he is now in stable condition.
Police are still searching for the two individuals believed to be involved in that robbery-shooting.
The third incident took place in the Hunting Park neighborhood on Sunday morning, when a man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound at about 7:48 a.m.
He later told police that the shooting occurred at the 4400 block of North American Street.
The man’s condition is unknown, and no arrests have been made in that early-morning shooting.
Police officials have noted that these incidents reflect a troubling pattern of gun violence across different Philadelphia neighborhoods.
The following table summarizes the key details of the three shootings that occurred over the weekend.
| Incident | Time | Location | Victim Condition | Arrests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway parking lot | 11:08 a.m. | East Lehigh Ave, Kensington | Headshot – critical; legshot – stable | None |
| North Philadelphia robbery-shooting | 11:18 p.m. | 3200 block N. 6th St | Ankle shot – stable | None |
| Hunting Park early-morning | 7:48 a.m. | 4400 block North American St | Unknown | None |
The table shows that none of the incidents resulted in arrests and that victim conditions varied from critical to stable.
Key Takeaways
- The Speedway shooting left one victim in critical condition and another in stable condition.
- No arrests have been made in any of the three weekend shootings.
- Police are actively seeking witnesses and reviewing evidence to identify suspects.
These incidents underscore the urgent need for effective community policing and rapid investigative response in Philadelphia.
Investigators continue to interview witnesses and analyze forensic evidence from the scenes.
Police are increasing patrols in the affected neighborhoods to deter further violence.
Local organizations are offering counseling services to residents affected by the shootings.
For tips, call the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous report online.
Authorities remain focused on solving these cases and restoring safety for Philadelphia residents.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
