Crime & Safety
Children, Adults Critical After Quadruple Shooting In Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police said two children, ages 13 and 11, and two adults, 36 and 45, are in critical condition after being shot Thursday night.
PHILADELPHIA — Two children and two adults were shot Thursday night in Philadelphia, and all are in critical condition.
Philadelphia Police said the shooting happened at about 9:38 p.m. on the 2300 block of Lambert Street.
Police who responded to the shooting found four victims — a 45-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, as well as an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl.
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The woman is believed to be the children's mother, police said
All were taken to Temple University Hospital, where they are in critical condition, police said.
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Investigators have not determined a motive in the shooting, nor have they made any arrests or found any weapons.
Authorities described the gunman as wearing all dark clothing.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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