USA: North Philadelphia shooting leaves one dead, 2 hurt

The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of North 18th Street, which is near Temple University, reported CBS News.

The university posted a message on X, urging people to remain alert after the shooting incident occurred.

The university wrote: "TUalertEMER: Shooting reported on the 1500 block of Bouvier St. Use caution. Avoid the area. Police are responding."

The university later said police had cleared the area.

Police told CBS News one of the men shot was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:42 p.m.

Two other people were also rushed to the hospital.

Details about their condition are still not known.

The motive behind the attack is still not known.

So far, no arrests have been made, police told CBS News.

The shooting incident is currently being investigated.

Eyewitness account

Ramon Cruz, who owns a bodega in the neighborhood, told NBC10 that he heard the shooting.

"Like 15, 14 shots and you know I told whoever was in the store, 'Get down! Get down,'" Cruz said.

Cruz told NBC10 there have been multiple shootings near his store, including an incident in 2023 in which he was almost hit by a bullet that entered his business.

"It's scary and makes you nervous. At the same time I'm used to this. It's like the third or fourth time it happened," Cruz said. "Too many weapons in the streets. Too many people carrying weapons. Everybody's carrying firearms. I understand that a lot of people, illegal. A lot of people carrying weapons with no license."

Reward Announced

The  Philadelphia Police have announced $20,000 reward for any information that may lead to the arrest in connection with the shooting.

As per the Philadelphia Police Department website, 56 homicide incidents have been reported in 2025 so far.