PHILADELPHIA, PA – Just hours before a fatal shooting inside a West Philadelphia home, police began investigating another early morning shooting that left a man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.
At approximately 3:08 a.m. Saturday, a 39-year-old man arrived at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center suffering from gunshot injuries to his groin and left thigh.
Investigators said the location and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Key Points
- A 39-year-old man walked into Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center around 3:08 a.m. with gunshot wounds
- The shooting location and details remain unknown
- The Shooting Investigation Group is leading the ongoing probe
Police investigating separate shooting hours before fatal incident
Authorities confirmed the victim was listed in stable condition as detectives from the Shooting Investigation Group began working to determine where the shooting took place.
The incident occurred roughly two hours before officers responded to a deadly shooting on the 1100 block of South 54th Street, where another man was fatally shot inside a residence. Police have not indicated any connection between the two cases.
Investigators searching for scene and motive
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and area hospital reports to identify where the earlier shooting occurred. Officials said no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made.
The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Shooting Investigation Group.
