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Two Men Shot in North Philadelphia, One Critically Injured, Police Say

Police are investigating an early morning shooting in North Philadelphia that left one man in critical condition and another with a gunshot wound to the foot.
July 20, 2026
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Philadelphia, PA — Two men were shot early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia, leaving one victim critically injured, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Officers from the 39th District responded at approximately 3:08 a.m. to the 4400 block of North Cleveland Street for reports of a person with a gun and a man who had been shot.

When officers arrived, they found an unidentified adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the left side of his body.

Victims transported to Temple University Hospital

Police immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

A short time later, a 37-year-old man arrived at the same hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound to his left foot. He was listed in stable condition, police said.

Investigation remains active

Responding officers secured a crime scene at the intersection of North Cleveland Street and West Cayuga Street, where investigators collected evidence.

Police have not identified a suspect or established a motive for the shooting. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is leading the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

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