Tragedy Strikes Outside Philadelphia Hospital: Nurses HIT by Car While Helping Shooting Victim

The Story: Nurses hit by Jeep outside Philadelphia hospital. There is sadness and disbelief outside Philadelphia’s Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after a Jeep struck several nurses as they worked to treat a shooting victim who had just been dropped off at the hospital. [NBC10]

MORE: The shocking incident unfolded outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, leaving three nurses injured and a community in disbelief. Here’s what we know about the Penn Presbyterian nurses hit-and-run involving a gunshot victim:

The Incident

In the early hours of Saturday morning, three nurses rushed to assist a gunshot victim outside the hospital. Tragically, their act of compassion was met with danger when the vehicle that dropped off the victim struck them while fleeing the scene.

Victims and Injuries

• Three nurses were hit, with one suffering critical injuries
• The gunshot victim was also struck by the fleeing vehicle
• All victims are reportedly receiving medical care at Penn Presbyterian

Investigation Details

• The suspect vehicle is described as a silver Jeep Cherokee
• The driver, believed to be a man in his twenties, fled the scene
• Philadelphia police are actively searching for the suspect