Shooting at Philadelphia Gas Station Leaves 71-Year-Old Man and Grandson Injured
PHILADELPHIA – A shooting at a gas station in Philadelphia on Saturday evening has left a 71-year-old man and his 5-year-old grandson injured. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. at a gas station located at 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue.
According to the Philadelphia police, the victims were shot while sitting in a white Nissan. The 71-year-old grandfather, who was driving the vehicle, was shot in the leg and is currently in extremely critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The 5-year-old boy, who was in his car seat, sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder and was rushed to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is listed in stable condition.
Police have reported that a third person in the car returned fire and fled the scene. It is unknown if this individual sustained any injuries. Authorities believe that there were two shooters involved in the incident, as numerous shell casings were found along 61st Street and around the block.
So far, police have counted 49 rounds, which were fired from both a high-powered rifle and a handgun. While the motive for the shooting is still under investigation, authorities believe that some of the victims in the Nissan were specifically targeted by the gunmen.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The Philadelphia police are urging anyone with information to come forward and call 215-686-TIPS.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Philadelphia and the need for increased efforts to ensure the safety of the community. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
For more information on neighborhood safety, residents can check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker.
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A Philadelphia Gas Station Shooting Injures 71-Year-Old Man and Grandson
In a disturbing incident on Saturday evening, a shooting at a gas station in Philadelphia has left a 71-year-old man and his 5-year-old grandson injured. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. at a gas station situated at the intersection of 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue.
According to local law enforcement, the victims were shot while inside a white Nissan. The 71-year-old grandfather, who was behind the wheel, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and is currently in an extremely critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The 5-year-old boy, who was securely fastened in his car seat, was shot in the shoulder and was immediately rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Thankfully, he is now listed in stable condition.
Police have revealed that a third person inside the vehicle returned fire and quickly fled the scene. It remains unclear whether this individual sustained any injuries. Authorities suspect that two shooters were involved in the incident, as they discovered numerous shell casings along 61st Street and within the surrounding area.
So far, authorities have counted a shocking total of 49 rounds, which were fired from both a high-powered rifle and a handgun. Although the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, law enforcement believes that some of the victims inside the Nissan were specifically targeted by the gunmen.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Therefore, the Philadelphia police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact them via 215-686-TIPS.
This tragic incident brings attention to the ongoing problem of gun violence in Philadelphia and emphasizes the urgent need for increased efforts to ensure the safety of the community. As a result, residents are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
For further information on neighborhood safety, residents can refer to the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker.
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This is a tragic incident that should never happen. My thoughts and prayers go out to the young boy and his grandfather. It’s disheartening to see the violence persisting in our communities. We need a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.