Crime & Safety

Shooting In Center City Philadelphia Leaves 22-Year-Old Man Injured, Police Say

Chief Investigator Small said the 22-year-old man was shot in the arm and taken to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition.

Philadelphia police at 13th and Locust streets are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital.
Philadelphia police at 13th and Locust streets are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. (CBS Philadelphia)

August 15, 2025

A 22-year-old man was shot in Center City on Thursday night, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.

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The shooting happened in a busy area of the city at 13th and Locust streets near Broad Street just before 10 p.m., according to Small. The intersection is near several hotels, bars and restaurants.

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Philadelphia police at 13th and Locust streets are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital/CBS News Philadelphia

Small said the 22-year-old man was shot in the arm and taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition.

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