Man Shot Multiple Times in North Philadelphia Leaves 35-Year-Old Fighting for Life

Philadelphia, PA — A 35-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday evening near North 22nd Street and West Lippincott Street, marking another violent incident in North Philadelphia. The shooting unfolded around 6:56 p.m., when Philadelphia Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds across his body. Officers rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition as doctors work to save his life. Victim Rushed From Street to Hospital The urgency of the response underscores the severity of the injuries. Officers did not wait for medics, instead transporting the victim themselves — a step typically taken when every second counts. Philadelphia Police confirmed that the man had sustained multiple wounds, though officials have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or where exactly on his body he was struck. The intersection of North 22nd and West Lippincott streets remained an active scene into the evening as investigators worked to piece together what happened. Investigation Expands With No Arrests The department’s Shooting Investigation Group (SIG) has taken over the case, signaling a more in-depth probe into the violence.