Drive-by shooting in West Philadelphia leaves 18-year-old wounded: police

Published October 22, 2026 9:27 AM EDT

Police are searching for a drive-by shooter who they say opened fire on an 18-year-old outside his home in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

What we know:

Police were called to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital just before 11 p.m. for reports of a shooting victim. 

Officers spoke with an 18-year-old man who claimed he was walking towards his home on the 5400 block of Pennsgrove Street when someone opened fire from inside a black SUV.

The victim suffered two small lacerations to his chest, according to police. He was placed in stable condition.

What we don't know:

No arrests have been reported. 

Police have not released a description of the suspect.

The Source: Information provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.

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