2 people killed in Germantown double shooting on Tuesday night, police say
Dec 09, 2025
Two people, including a minor, were killed in a double shooting in Germantown on Tuesday night, Philadelphia police said.
According to police, the shooting occurred at the 500 block of West Queen Lane at around 5:12 p.m.
An adult male and a minor were found suffering from gunshot wounds at th
e scene, police said.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
Both were taken to the hospital, where the adult was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. and the minor was pronounced dead at 5:42 p.m., police said.
SkyForce10 flew over the scene to find a silver car inside the crime.
No arrests or motives have been announced. The identities and ages of the two victims have also not yet been released.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.
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