27-year-old man hospitalized after being shot in chest in Philadelphia: Police
An investigation is underway after police said a man was shot in the chest in Philadelphia overnight.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 5:46 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of North 5th Street for a reported shooting.
Police said a 27-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to the hospital by medics.
At this time, police said the identity of the suspect is unknown.
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the police department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
