Philadelphia, PA – Tragedy struck the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia on Saturday evening when a quadruple shooting took the life of a teenager, as reported by officials. The incident unfolded around 6:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of South 51st Street, following multiple emergency calls to the police.
Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace revealed that the shooting occurred as a group of males opened fire towards a home where individuals were gathered to celebrate a graduation. Among the victims, three were teenagers, with the fourth victim in his early twenties.
The 18-year-old victim, who was shot in the face, succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital shortly before 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old sustained four gunshot wounds across his body and was rushed to a children’s hospital in critical condition. The youngest victim, a 16-year-old boy, suffered two gunshot wounds in his left forearm but is now in stable condition at a local hospital.
Additionally, a victim in his early twenties was shot in the leg and is currently in stable condition. Police recovered one weapon at the scene and located approximately 27 spent shell casings, indicating the intensity of the shooting. Several homes and parked cars in the vicinity were also struck by gunfire, heightening the impact of the incident.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether any of the victims were involved in the altercation. The area remains under police control as the search for additional evidence continues. Updates on the case are expected as the investigation progresses.