Crime

At least 1 person shot on basketball court in North Philadelphia, police say

Updated on: November 27, 2024 / 5:10 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

At least one person shot on basketball court in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood

At least one person was shot on a basketball court in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, the Police Shooting Division told CBS News Philadelphia.

Authorities said the shooting happened after 3 p.m. on the 1700 block of West Courtland Street.

A 35-year-old man was shot twice in his arm, according to police. He was taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital by a private car and is listed as critical but stable condition.

The motive for the shooting is also unknown at this time.

No arrests were made at this time and no weapons were recovered.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or submit an anonymous tip via the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Taleisha Newbill

Taleisha Newbill is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Taleisha has previously worked at NBC affiliate WOWT and FOX 42/KPTM in Omaha, Nebraska. She covers breaking news, crime, entertainment and feel-good stories.