Crime & Safety

Man Wanted In Connection With Hit-And-Run That Hurt Philly Nurses

Philadelphia Police are asking for help finding Jaadir Goodwyn in connection with a hit-and-run that hurt three nurses over the weekend.

Jaadir Goodwyn, 20, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, fleeing police, and more.
Jaadir Goodwyn, 20, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, fleeing police, and more. (Philadelphia Police)

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for assistance in finding a man connected to the hit-and-run that injured three nurses over the weekend.

Authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Jaadir Goodwyn. He is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, fleeing police, and more.

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They said Goodwyn sought in connection with a hit-and-run at Penn Presbyterian Hospital that occurred early Saturday morning.

The crash occurred at about 4:22 a.m. in the ambulance bay of the hospital, 3900 Powelton Ave.

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According to authorities, a 2023 silver Jeep Cherokee struck four men who were in the bay.

Struck were three nurses — 36, 37, and 51 yeas old — and a 28-year-old man who authorities said was dropped off by the same striking Jeep.

The 37-year-old suffered injuries to his legs and is listed in stable condition, while the 51-year-old suffered injuries to his head and back and is listed in stable condition.

However, the 36-year-old man suffered facial injuries and internal bleeding. He is listed in critical condition as of Tuesday.

Police said the 28-year-old before being dropped off was shot throughout his body on the 1300 block of Belmont Avenue. That man suffered an injury to his head when the Jeep fled the area, authorities said. He is also in critical condition.

Authorities said Goodwyn drove the shooting victim, as well as two others, to the hospital after the shooting.

The pulled into the ambulance area, where Goodwyn and the two other passengers got out and ran into the hospital, asking for help.

The nurses and other hospital staff ran to the victim and started rending aid.

Police said, at some point, a Penn Police Officer learned a shooting victim was being treated.

According to authorities, Goowyn and the two others noticed police coming to the hospital, got into the Jeep, and sped off, striking the nurses and the shooting victim.

Authorities found the Jeep in Upper Darby and said it was a rented vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the crash is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's tipline at 215-686-8477.

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