Man shot in West Philly walks into hospital after 16th District gunfire

Man shot on North 38th Street makes his way to hospital as West Philly shooting probe continues.
Man shot in West Philly walks into hospital after 16th District gunfire
Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man was shot Sunday in the city’s 16th District and managed to walk himself into the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania before being transferred to another facility, police said.

The shooting took place on the 600 block of North 38th Street, where the adult male victim was struck by gunfire. The man then made his way to HUP under his own power and was subsequently transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. His current condition is unknown.


Key Points

  • Shooting occurred on 600 block of North 38th Street in West Philadelphia
  • Victim walked to HUP before being transferred to Penn Presbyterian
  • No arrests or motive identified; SIG is leading the investigation
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Police have not released the identity of the victim or further details about the circumstances of the shooting.

No arrests have been made, and authorities have not identified a suspect or motive.

The case is being handled by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.



Police seek leads in 16th District shooting

Officers are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and witnesses in hopes of gathering more information.

As of Monday, police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.