Triple Shooting on I-95 in Philadelphia Under Police Investigation
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A triple shooting on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia led to a significant blockage of the highway during the Wednesday morning commute. The shooting, which occurred near the Academy Road exit at around 2:40 a.m., resulted in three victims, all in their 20s, with one in critical condition. The highway was reopened at 9:30 a.m., and the Pennsylvania State Police, who have not revealed what led to the shooting, are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Pennsylvania State Police Closes Interstate 95 Following Triple Shooting
A triple shooting resulted in Pennsylvania State Police shutting down a bustling section of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia for several hours during the Wednesday morning rush. The highway was closed between the Betsy Ross Bridge (Exit 26) and Academy Road/Linden Ave (Exit 32) exits following the incident that occurred around 2:40 a.m.
Three individuals sustained injuries in the shooting near the Academy Road exit. One victim had a graze wound, the second is in stable condition, and the third is critically ill, according to state police. The victims, all in their 20s, are residents of Trenton, New Jersey and Morrisville, Bucks County.
Police are yet to disclose the cause of the shooting, but they found a Chevrolet with multiple bullet holes on the passenger side. Read it in Spanish here.
Milnor Street highway ramp was blocked by a Philadelphia police vehicle, maintaining the closure past 6 a.m. Drivers had to navigate surface streets to bypass the scene.
UPDATE: Police activity on I-95 northbound between Exit 26 – Betsy Ross Br/New Jersey and Exit 32 – Academy Rd/Linden Ave. All lanes closed.
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Southbound drivers also experienced delays due to rubbernecking. State police reopened I-95 around 9:30 a.m., and urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Criminal Investigation Unit at 215-452-5280.
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