Police looking for suspect in triple shooting

WEST PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Philadelphia Police are looking for man they say opened fire in a drive by shooting in West Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. Three people were wounded in the incident.

Police say the incident occurred in the area of Pemberton Street and South 55th Street around 1pm on Tuesday.

According to investigators one man was shot in the hand and two other were struck in the lower body. All victims were taken to Mercy Hospital where they are listed in stable condition.

School Officials at nearby Boys Latin School placed the school on temporary lockdown.

Police are searching for a male suspect driving a white Jeep.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.