Two men wound up getting shot following an argument that erupted in North Philadelphia when a man attempted to confront people blasting music from their cars in the middle of the night, police said.
The argument and shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, along North Palethorp Street, near East Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
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The incident began after a 37-year-old resident heard loud music blaring from car stereos of two cars parked outside and stepped out to confront the people in the cars, Small said.
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An argument ensued and at least five shots were fired, striking the resident in his stomach, Small said.
In a Tuesday morning update, police officials said that a 24-year-old man was shot in the torso and left arm in this incident, as well.
Both men, officials said, were taken to a hospital by private vehicles and were listed in stable condition as of about 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
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At the scene, investigators recovered at least five shell casings from two different weapons, though officials said, no firearms were recovered and no arrests have been made.
Investigators hoped that surveillance video on the block would help them gather clues about the shooter.
Police officials are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), and all tips will remain confidential.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
