PHILADELPHIA — A Sunday night in Northeast Philadelphia ended in violence after a 25-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting inside a tow truck on Knorr Street. Police say the deadly shooting happened on the 2100 block of the roadway, leaving one man dead at the scene and a young woman injured as investigators search for answers.

Officers responded just before 8 p.m. after receiving multiple calls reporting a person with a gun and shots fired in the area. When police arrived, they found a man inside a tow truck suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body. Despite efforts to help him, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 21-year-old woman was also struck by gunfire during the incident. Police say she was shot in the leg and was quickly transported to Jefferson Einstein Hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that her injuries are not life-threatening and that she is listed in stable condition.

Investigators later identified the man who was killed as Aaron Whitfield, 25, of the 6400 block of Clearview Street. Friends and neighbors expressed shock over his death, as the shooting occurred during the early evening hours when many people were still out in the area.

Police have not released details about what led up to the shooting or whether Whitfield was targeted. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Detectives are working to determine who opened fire and why, and whether the tow truck or its location played any role in the violence.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Authorities are asking anyone with information, including surveillance video or tips, to come forward. As gun violence continues to impact communities across the city, police are urging residents to speak up, saying even small details could help bring justice in this case.