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Philadelphia violence: Police investigate pair of shootings across city

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Published  April 19, 2025 9:13pm EDT
Crime & Public Safety
FOX 29 Philadelphia

The Brief

  • A violent start to a Saturday night in Philadelphia began with two people shot.

  • Police with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shootings Investigations Group are actively investigating both shootings.

PHILADELPHIA - Two people were shot early Saturday night, with one shooting happening in East Germantown and the second in Holmesburg.

What we know:

The first shooting occurred on the 5800 block of Lena Street at about 7:15 p.m.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the chest inside a building and was taken to Einstein Medical Center in a private vehicle. His condition is unknown.

Police say they were looking two male suspects, ages 16-18.

The second shooting happened in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg neighborhood at about 7:45 p.m. on the 4600 block of Enfield Avenue.

The 31-yeae-old male victim was taken to Frankford Torresdale Hospital, but the condition of the victim was not known.

What we don't know:

The conditions of the victims are not known.

What you can do:

Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here. All tips are confidential.

Click here to find resources for victims of violence in Philadelphia.

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