Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia, February 15, 2026
A 15-year-old sustained an ankle gunshot wound in the Grays Ferry area of South Philadelphia on Saturday night. The shooting remains under investigation, with no suspects identified or details about the victim’s condition released yet. This incident adds to a grim night in Philadelphia, which also witnessed a fatal shooting in North Philadelphia and another fatality involving a 45-year-old man in West Philadelphia. Police continue to seek answers regarding these violent incidents.
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A 15-year-old was shot in the ankle in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia on Saturday night, police said. [cite: original prompt’s data]
Law enforcement confirmed the incident took place in the Grays Ferry area of South Philadelphia. [cite: original prompt’s data] Information regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the victim’s current condition beyond the initial report, or any potential suspects has not been immediately released by authorities.
Other Incidents Reported on Saturday Night
In unrelated events across the city, a man was also shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Saturday night, according to police. [cite: original prompt’s data] Earlier, in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026, a 45-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died following a shooting on a highway near 5400 Wyalusing Avenue in West Philadelphia. Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:59 a.m. The victim was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 2:33 a.m. As of now, authorities have not identified a motive or made any arrests in connection with the West Philadelphia fatal shooting, which is currently under investigation by the Homicide Unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in South Philadelphia?
A 15-year-old was shot in the ankle in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia on Saturday night. [cite: original prompt’s data]
What part of South Philadelphia was affected?
The shooting occurred in the Grays Ferry neighborhood. [cite: original prompt’s data]
When did the shooting involving the 15-year-old occur?
The incident took place on Saturday night. [cite: original prompt’s data]
Were there other violent incidents in Philadelphia on Saturday night?
Yes, a man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Saturday night. [cite: original prompt’s data] Additionally, a 45-year-old man was fatally shot in West Philadelphia early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026.
Key Incident Features
| Incident | Victim Age | Injury | Location | Time | Police Status |
| Shooting | 15-year-old | Ankle gunshot wound | Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia | Saturday night | Police reported [cite: original prompt’s data] |
| Fatal Shooting | Adult man | Fatal | North Philadelphia | Saturday night | Police reported [cite: original prompt’s data] |
| Fatal Shooting | 45-year-old man | Multiple gunshot wounds (fatal) | 5400 Wyalusing Avenue, West Philadelphia | Early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 (approx. 1:59 a.m.) | Homicide Unit investigating |
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