Two Men Injured in Shooting Outside Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia

Shooting Incident Details

Two men were shot outside Temple University Hospital on Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia just before noon on Sunday, August 9, 2026, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting occurred when at least one suspect in a blue car opened fire on another vehicle.

Victims and Response

One of the victims managed to walk into the hospital for treatment, while the second was transported by police. Authorities reported that neither of the men sustained life-threatening injuries.

In a statement to the Temple University community, Denise Wilhelm, Interim Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police, confirmed that the shooting involved two suspects who fled the scene in their vehicle. The police are actively working to locate the suspects.

At the scene, police cordoned off an area directly in front of the hospital's emergency entrance and trauma center. Evidence markers were placed, indicating multiple bullet casings found on the ground. A nearby resident reported hearing two distinct rounds of gunfire, totaling at least 13 shots.

Surveillance footage obtained by local news outlets captured the incident and provided a glimpse of the suspect's vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not yet released further details about the suspects or their whereabouts.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they continue their search for the suspects involved.