Breaking News: Tragedy struck on Tuesday night when a shooting incident on G Street in Kensington left four people injured, with one victim in critical condition.
According to reports, the harrowing incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. as two gunmen emerged from a dark-colored sedan and opened fire along the 3200 block of G Street before making a swift getaway. Fortunately, law enforcement was quick to respond, with police officers being stationed just a block away at the time of the incident. As per NBC10, authorities discovered four individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds: two 20-year-old males, a 23-year-old male, and a 40-year-old female.
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The severity of the situation was underscored by the condition of one of the 20-year-old male victims, who was rushed to Temple University Hospital following the incident. He is currently fighting for his life after being struck by gunfire multiple times. Thankfully, the other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries to their arms and legs and are currently in stable condition.
Law enforcement officials recovered 25 shell casings from the scene, indicating the use of an automatic or semi-automatic weapon during the attack. However, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time. Investigators are diligently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby cameras and interviewing witnesses in the hopes of shedding light on the situation. Authorities are also on the lookout for a four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota, that was spotted heading northbound on G Street after the incident.
Individuals who may have information regarding the shooting are urged to contact the anonymous tip line at 215-686-TIPS to assist with the ongoing investigation.