PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 22-year-old Black male was the victim of a carjacking and shooting incident on Saturday, June 1, 2024, on Market Street. The event occurred at approximately 1:39 PM near the 5100 block while the victim was on the highway.
The assailants fled with the victim’s black Dodge Charger, which had a Delaware temporary tag. During the altercation, the victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right forearm. He was subsequently transported to HUP Cedar hospital by a private vehicle and is reported to be in stable condition.
As of now, no arrests have been made, no weapon has been recovered, and the scene of the crime has not been located. The Special Investigations Group (SIG) is handling the ongoing investigation. Authorities have noted that the information is preliminary and may change as more details become available.