A Philadelphia Police Department investigation and search for a suspect are ongoing after one individual was injured in a Tuesday evening shooting at the intersection of 40th and Walnut streets.
The victim was a 34-year old male unaffiliated with the University, according to a statement from Penn’s Division of Public Safety. A PPD spokesperson additionally wrote to The Daily Pennsylvanian that officers transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian with injuries to the abdomen and arm.
The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. on Nov. 11. An 11:38 p.m. UPennAlert stated that the 4000 block of Walnut Street was “all clear” and that activity could resume in the area after foot and vehicle traffic in the area had been restricted for over an hour.
As of 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the shooter had not been arrested, according to PPD.
“There were three 9mm FCCs recovered from the scene,” PPD wrote to the DP. "The suspect is described as a black male wearing a tan jacket."
PPD Police Sergeant Eric Gripps wrote to the DP that the investigation is being led by the Shooting Investigation Group, and investigators are asking for the public’s help in catching the shooter.
“I can tell you that while we are currently investigating some strong leads, we are still asking anyone who has information — particularly anyone who may have video — to reach out to our Shooting Investigation Group at the number above,” Gripps wrote.
A spokesperson for Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier wrote to the DP that her office “had been in communication” with the PPD and the University of Pennsylvania Police Department “before the shooting.”
“She will continue working with them and other public safety partners to keep folks safe,” the spokesperson wrote to the DP.
