Man lies injured on wet pavement with blood-stained jeans and police lights reflecting in the alley

Man Shot in Leg in Frankford, Stable

A man is hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in the leg early Sunday in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood, police said.

At a Glance

  • A shooting occurred around 9:36 a.m. Sunday on the 1400 block of Adams Avenue
  • The victim was struck in the right leg and transported to a nearby hospital
  • Police have not identified a motive and no arrests have been made
  • Why it matters: The incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area

Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found the injured man at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or age. Investigators have also not provided any description of a suspect.

Police said the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

Young man lying on ground clutching injured leg with bloodstained bandage and trash scattered in dark alley

This story will be updated as additional details become available.

Author

  • I’m Olivia Bennett Harris, a health and science journalist committed to reporting accurate, compassionate, and evidence-based stories that help readers make informed decisions about their well-being.

    Olivia Bennett Harris reports on housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Philadelphia, uncovering who benefits—and who is displaced—by city policies. A Temple journalism grad, she combines data analysis with on-the-ground reporting to track Philadelphia’s evolving communities.

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