Two men were killed and another individual was hospitalized following a triple shooting on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, authorities confirmed Thursday.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 7100 block of Oakland Street at approximately 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The incident triggered an immediate emergency response and remains under active investigation.
When officers arrived at the scene, one man was transported by police to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m. A second victim was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle and was pronounced dead at 11:52 a.m., police said.
A third man was also rushed to a nearby hospital by private vehicle. At the time of the initial police report, his condition was listed as unknown.
Midway through the investigation update, it was confirmed that the injured individual is
Gabe Hall, a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Hall was transported for medical treatment shortly after the shooting. No additional details regarding the severity of his injuries have been publicly disclosed.
The Eagles organization acknowledged the situation later in the day, stating they are aware of the incident and are gathering information while remaining in close contact with Hall and his family. Team officials emphasized that player safety and well-being are the immediate priority.
Philadelphia police said the investigation is being handled by the department’s Homicide Detectives Division. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not released details regarding a suspect or motive at this time.
The shooting has cast a somber shadow over New Year’s Day in the city, underscoring ongoing concerns about gun violence in Philadelphia. Police urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
Further updates are expected as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the condition of the injured victim.
