Two shot on North 5th Street in Philadelphia; one critically injured

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man and woman were shot Thursday evening in the 25th District near the 4700 block of North 5th Street, prompting an active investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.

The double shooting occurred around 8:06 p.m. on the highway. Officers transported both victims to Albert Einstein Medical Center. The male victim is listed in critical condition, while the female victim is in stable condition.

No arrests have been made and no motive has been identified at this time. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.