Triple Shooting Near Temple University Under Investigation

A fatal shooting occurred on Monday night in North Philadelphia, near Temple University, leaving one man dead and two others injured. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of North 18th Street, and all three victims were transported to Temple University Hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The conditions of the two surviving victims remain unknown. No arrests have been made, and police have not identified a motive for the shooting. Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Despite this tragic event, Philadelphia has reported a significant decline in homicides, down over 38% from last year, marking the lowest homicide rates in a decade.