Shooting on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia leaves man critically injured: Police

Oct 26, 2025 - 12:00
Shooting on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia leaves man critically injured: Police

A man was shot and critically injured on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia early Saturday morning, according to police.

Police said the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, on the 5200 block of Girard Avenue.

A 34-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound to his left side, according to police. He was taken to an area hospital and listed in critical condition.

No details on a potential suspect or motive have been released at this time, police said.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

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