3 injured in drive-by shooting outside West Philadelphia convenience store

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:37PM
3 injured after shots ring out during drive-by shooting outside West Philadelphia convenience store
Gunfire erupted in West Philadelphia, striking three people outside a convenience store.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Gunfire erupted in West Philadelphia, striking three people outside a convenience store.

Police say the gunmen opened fire during a drive-by shooting on the 5900 block of Market Street at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

A 24-year-old man was shot in the face and was critically wounded. A 57-year-old man was shot in the back and a 22-year-old man was shot in the leg.

All three are being treated in the hospital.

Police say four men fled the scene in a dark-colored Nissan Altima.

The motive is not clear.

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