Ride-share driver shot while escaping attempted robbery in Philadelphia

Published
June 20, 2026
Location
Pennsylvania
2800 block of Poplar Street
Incident type
Shooting, Robbery, Rideshare

Summary

Rideshare Crash Pennsylvania Today in Pennsylvania: A 38-year-old ride-share driver was shot in the left shoulder early Saturday morning while trying to escape an attempted robbery in Philadelphia. Police said two males in their late teens to early 20s approached her parked vehicle on the 2800 block of Poplar Street, and one tapped on the driver-side window with a small handgun. When the driver tried to drive away, the suspect fired a shot through her window, striking her in the shoulder. The woman was able to drive to 28th Street and wait for emergency personnel.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Two male suspects in their late teens to early 20s At-fault party

Original reporting

Ride-share driver shot while escaping attempted robbery in Philadelphia | FOX 29 Philadelphia

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