On the evening of Tuesday, March 8, 2016, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet on the 2100 block of North Van Pelt Street in Philadelphia. When police officers arrived at the scene at 6:25 p.m., they found 21-year-old Quadir Whitney lying in the street, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was a Black male who resided on the 2100 block of South Alden Street.
Emergency responders rushed Whitney to Temple University Hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he died later that
evening. The shooting also left another person, a 22-year-old Black male, wounded. He was transported to the same hospital and was listed in critical condition.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the shooting of Quadir Whitney. At this time, the case remains open, and no arrests have been made. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing as they continue to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
