Three People Shot In Somerton Overnight



by Alex Lloyd Gross

Police in the 7th District were called to the 10900 block of Bustleton Avenue, for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found that a disturbance resulted in three people getting shot. None of the shooting victims is in life threatening condition.

Victim#1: A 19-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the foot. Police transported the victim to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

Victim #2: A 19-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.  PFD-Medic Unit transported Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

Victim #3: A 17-year-old female sustained a graze wound to the head.  PFD-Medic Unit transported Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

The scene was secured, no weapon was recovered, and no arrest at this time. The investigation is active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

The only description given of the shooter was that he was a white male.