Suspect arrested in connection with North Philly triple shooting, police say

Nikeil Jennings, 39
Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Police have arrested a man in connection with a triple shooting in North Philadelphia last week.

According to authorities, 39-year-old Nikeil Jennings opened fire on three people just after midnight on Wednesday, July 9, along the 2600 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Jennings was arrested two days later.

A 37-year-old woman was shot in the knee and ankle, a 35-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the hip, and a 29-year-old man was shot in the foot. All three were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.

Jennings is charged with aggravated assault, firearms violations, and related offenses.

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