Shooting prompts brief lockdown at Germantown school, police say

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Shooting prompts brief lockdown at Germantown school, police say

Arts & Culture
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June 3, 2026 · 12:04 PM
Source:
Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

A shooting in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood prompted a brief lockdown at a nearby elementary school Wednesday morning, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting happened around 8:39 a.m. in the 4900 block of Knox Street. Police said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot, lying on the highway. According to officials, the boy was transported to Einstein Medical Center in stable condition. There are additional resources for p

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