Quadruple shooting in East Falls under investigation; suspect in custody: police

Suspect, 3 victims hospitalized after shooting in East Falls

An investigation is underway after police say four people were shot in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood Sunday morning.

PHILADELPHIA - Four people, including the suspect, were shot after police say a violent incident occurred in East Falls Sunday morning. 

What we know:

Sunday at approximately 5:26 a.m., police responded to a shooting near Roberts and Stokley streets.

Upon arrival, police found a 26-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to Temple University Hospital by police where she is currently in critical condition. 

Police say a second victim, a 23-year-old man, with a gunshot wound to the right leg, was also taken to Temple Hospital and is listed in stable condition.

At around 6:19 a.m. police say, a third victim, a 33-year-old man, arrived at Roxborough Hospital as a walk-in with a gunshot wound to the face. 

He was later transferred to Einstein Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. 

A fourth person, who police say is also a 33-year-old man, arrived at Nazareth Hospital at approximately 8:00 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the left arm. Due to preliminary information, police identified him as the suspect. 

He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment as a prisoner hospital case.

What's next:

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.