Investigation underway after man shot in the face in Port Richmond, police say
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Port Richmond Investigation underway after man shot in the face in Port Richmond, police say A man is in stable condition at the hospital after he was shot in the face in the area of Aramingo Ave. at Venango St. early Wednesday, police say. By Hayden Mitman • Published November 4, 2026 • Updated on November 4, 2026 at 9:28 am An investigation is underway after a man was shot in the face in Port Richmond on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to police, the investigation comes after a man was shot in the face/cheek area along the road in the area of Aramingo Avenue and Venango Street at 6:13 a.m. on Wednesday. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE First responders to the scene took the victim to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Though, officers who responded to the reported shooting found no scene where it may have occurred. However, during the morning, NBC10's SkyForce 10 spotted police taping off and investigating an area nearby at the intersection of Amber and Victoria streets. There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. Police have not provided further information on the incident and have not provided information about any suspects in this shooting. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. weather forecast 10 hours ago More rain, few Friday storms Delaware County 7 hours ago Police ID suspect wanted for murder of 18-year-old Penn Wood High School student No arrests were immediately announced and no weapons were recovered. An investigation into this incident remains ongoing. The Philadelphia Police Department is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact the department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). This article tagged under: Port Richmond