Crime & Safety
Gunmen Sought After 10 Shot In Philly's Kensington Neighborhood
Police believe the vehicle seen here was used in two separate shootings in Kensington, one that hurt nine and another that hurt one.
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Police are asking for help finding the gunmen involved in two Kensington shootings that hurt 10 in total.
According to police, the first shooting occurred at about 10:42 p.m. Saturday on the 800 block of East Allegheny Avenue.
Hurt were a 23-year-old black female, a 23-year-old black male, two 24-year-old black males, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, a 25-year-old black male, a 27-year-old black male, and two 40-year-old white males.
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Four of the nine victims are in critical condition.
Police said the vehicle used in the shooting is a dark 2003 to 2007 Honda Accord with blue tinted after-market headlights and tinted windows.
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Police believe the same vehicle was involved in a shooting that Monday on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue that hurt a 27-year-old man.
If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead call 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or these suspect, please contact Det. Connel or Det. Somogyi with the Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or 215-686-8271.
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