Man shot six times in back walks into hospital, refuses to talk to police
Emergency Sign over a Hospital Emergency Room Entrance

Man shot six times in back walks into hospital, refuses to talk to police

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 40-year-old man walked into Nazareth Hospital late Thursday night suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his back.

The victim arrived around 11:25 p.m., prompting officers from the 8th District to respond to the emergency room.

Police said the man was struck six times but refused to cooperate with investigators or provide details about the shooting.

Detectives later identified a possible crime scene on the 8300 block of State Road, where evidence suggested the shooting may have occurred.

Investigation underway

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and no arrests have been made. Police have not released the victim’s name, and no weapon has been recovered.

Police seeking leads

The department’s Shooting Investigation Group is handling the case and urging anyone with information to come forward.

No further updates were available as the investigation continued into the early morning hours.

The silence surrounding the shooting has left more questions than answers.

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