Woman, man critical after shooting on North Broad Street: police
Woman, man critical after shooting on North Broad Street: police
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a double shooting on the highway in the 2900 block of North Broad Street.
PHILADELPHIA - A double shooting on North Broad Street sent two adults to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday afternoon, according to Philadelphia Police.
What we know:
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a double shooting on the highway in the 2900 block of North Broad Street.
Upon arrival, police say a 36-year-old woman sustained two gunshot wounds and was transported to Temple University Hospital, by police, where she was placed in critical condition.
At the scene, police say a 41-year-old man sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported by SEPTA Police to Temple University Hospital, where he was also placed in critical condition.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group (SIG).
Later in the evening, police guarded a crashed Volvo on the southbound side until a man retrieved what appeared to be a pet carrier from the vehicle.
What they're saying:
A northbound SUV was found with shattered windows, and a man told reporters off camera that his son was in the back seat at the time but was not hurt. He said a stray bullet hit their vehicle.
A worker at a nearby gas station said she was checking security camera footage and told reporters off camera that she heard gunshots.
What we don't know:
It is still unclear how the shootings are connected, what the motive was, or if police are looking for any suspects at this time. The names of the victims and further details about their conditions have not been released.
The Source: Information from the Philadelphia Police Department.