2 dead in quadruple shooting at North Philly playground

Two men were killed in a quadruple shooting at a playground Friday evening in North Philadelphia, police said.

The gunfire erupted shortly before 6 p.m. on the basketball courts of the 8th and Diamond Playground along the 2000 block of North Eighth Street, police said.

A 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene by medics, police said. Both men had been shot in the head.

Another 22-year-old man was taken to Temple University Hospital with gunshot wounds to his head and left leg. He was listed in critical condition, police said.

A 23-year-old man was also taken to Temple, with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was listed in critical condition.

Police said they found multiple spent shell casings from three different caliber firearms on the basketball courts.

No arrests were reported.

“I am horrified by the reports of a quadruple shooting tonight and praying for the victims as well as their families and loved ones,” Mayor Jim Kenney posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Police are investigating this senseless act of violence. The [c]ity offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction for shootings near school, recreation center, or library. Anyone can share an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477,” Kenney added.

Another person was killed in a double shooting just before 4:20 p.m. outside on the 1900 block of East Ontario Street, police said.

The 23-year-old man was taken to Temple, where he was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m. A 25-year-old man shot in the left hand was reported in stable condition at Temple.

Police reported that one person was arrested and a gun was recovered. A second person was being held for investigation, police said.