Man critically injured in shooting in Germantown, suspect in custody

The Brief

  • A man was critically injured in a shooting Friday evening in Germantown, police said.
  • The victim was shot in the arm and rushed to the hospital, where he underwent surgery.
  • A female suspect later turned herself in and surrendered a firearm believed to be involved.

PHILADELPHIA A man is in critical condition after a shooting Friday evening in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, according to police.

What we know:

Officers from the 39th Police District responded to a report of a person shot around 6:46 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2026, along West Chelten Avenue in Germantown, police said.

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