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Philadelphia Police

Man shot multiple times inside West Philadelphia home late Friday night

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August 16, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 34-year-old man was left fighting for his life after being gunned down inside a residence on Poplar Street late Friday, with investigators now searching for the shooter and a possible motive.

The shooting happened around 11:43 p.m. on the 5500 block of Poplar Street in the 19th District. Police found the victim inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds.

He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

The Philadelphia Police Shooting Investigation Group has taken over the case. Detectives have not identified a motive or made any arrests.

Investigators canvassed the area overnight, speaking with residents and searching for surveillance video. Officials have not released the victim’s name or said whether the shooting may have been a targeted attack. The number of shots fired has also not been disclosed.

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Key Points

  • 34-year-old man shot multiple times inside Poplar Street residence Friday night
  • Victim taken to Penn Presbyterian in critical but stable condition
  • No arrests or motive identified, Shooting Investigation Group leading probe

A quiet West Philadelphia block turned violent when gunfire erupted inside a home, leaving one man critically injured.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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