On the evening of September 20, 2024, a shooting occurred inside a corner store on the 6500 block of Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police officers responded to the scene at 9:53 p.m. and found 58-year-old Theodore Furman suffering from a gunshot wound. The officers transported him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead that night.
In addition to Mr. Furman, three other individuals were injured in the incident.
A 25-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the neck, a 42-year-old man was shot in the back, and a 28-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to his legs. All three were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the identities of any suspects remain unknown. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to contact them at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Mr. Furman resided on Bonaffon Street in Philadelphia. His passing is mourned by family and friends, and his obituary is available through Francis Funeral Home.
The community is encouraged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving this case, as the perpetrator(s) remain at large. Providing relevant information can play a vital role in bringing justice for Mr. Furman and the other victims involved in this tragic event.
