Two people were shot and a third man was injured in an incident that happened along the 1900 block of Hart Lane in Kensington on Sunday night, Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace confirmed to NBC10.
The two men — 24-year-old man who was shot in the shoulder and jaw as well as a 22-year-old who was shot in the chest and shoulder — were both shot multiple times and taken to the hospital, where they are listed in stable condition, Pace said.
In talking to NBC10’s cameras at the scene, Pace said a third man was injured in this incident while running from the scene. But, he only suffered minor injuries, according to Pace.
The shooting, which occurred at around 8 p.m. on Sunday, is under investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
At the scene, Pace said, investigators recovered at least 15 spent shell casings.
No further details were immediately available, but NBC10 is working to learn more and will put updates here when they are available.
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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