2 men hurt in separate shootings in North Philly Friday night, police say
Dec 12, 2025
Two men were hospitalized on Friday night after they were hurt in two separate shootings that were just half an hour apart in North Philadelphia, according to the police department.
Léelo en español aquí
The first shooting happened on the 3000 block of York Street around 8:09 p.m. on Dec.
12, police said.
A man in his early thirties was shot several times on the right side of his body, officials reported.
Officers took him to a nearby hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
A second shooting unfolded around 8:41 p.m. on Friday on the 2600 block of West Somerset Street, according to officials.
A man in his late twenties was shot one time in his thigh and was taken to a nearby hospital by officers, police said. He was listed in stable condition.
Investigations into both of these shootings are underway.
Police have not revealed if these two shootings are connected in any way.
This is developing. Check back here for updates.
...read more
read less