A violent beginning to the weekend in Philadelphia sees three people shot and killed in three and a half hours, while a number of other people were wounded in acts of violence.
Saturday afternoon, a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in West Oak Lane.in Kensington, leaving him in critical condition. Police are searching for the perpetrator.
And just after 7 p.m., a 24-year-old woman and a 27-year-old male become the victims of gun violence as they were both shot in Strawberry Mansion. Both of those victims are listed as stable.Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS . Tips can also be submitted anonymously
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