Coworkers of the 19 year old who was shot and killed outside a Philadelphia Popeyes are grieving the loss of their friend. Two others were injured in the gunfire Monday night.
Gunfire erupted outside of a North Philadelphia Popeyes restaurant just after closing time Monday night, leaving a young man dead and two other people hurt.
The incident occurred in the parking lot area and street outside the North 4th Street and West Lehigh Avenue fast-food joint just around 11:15 p.m., Philadelphia police said.
Police officers arrived to find the three victims inside a red sedan near the scene, investigators said. A 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his head died a short time later at the hospital. Another man and a woman were left hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds to their bodies.
One of the gunshot victims is believed to be an employee at the Popeyes restaurant, police said.
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At least 46 shots were fired, police said.
The car was struck multiple times. Investigators said it appeared the driver was attempting to drive away, but didn't make it far.
Police had yet to reveal any further details or identified anyone as of Tuesday morning.
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“We have been made aware of the incident that took place outside a Popeyes® restaurant located in Philadelphia, PA and are devastated by the violence that occurred," Popeyes said in a statement Tuesday. "Our thoughts are with the affected families and team members. We are working with the franchisee of this location to ensure that everyone impacted has the support they need. The safety of team members is always a priority for Popeyes®, and the franchisee is in touch with local authorities.”
As of Tuesday morning, at least 337 people had been killed in Philadelphia so far in 2022. According to police, that's about 4% ahead of the same date last year, which wound up being the deadliest on record.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
