Man shot while leaving party in North Philadelphia, police say
Jul 26, 2026
A man is hospitalized after police said he was shot in the leg while leaving a party in North Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, around 3:50 a.m., Temple University Police officers responded to Temple University Hospital after receiving a rep
ort of a walk-in gunshot victim.
The victim, a 38-year-old man, had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to his right knee, police said. He was listed in stable condition.
Police said a preliminary investigation found that the man was leaving a party when he was shot in the area of the 2100 block of North 18th Street. Officers responded to that location and found a scene.
No arrests have been made, and a motive has not been determined, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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