UPennAlert Archive for Report of Gunshots at 40th & Market Streets
March 8, 2026 8:49 pm
Report of Gunshots | 40th & Market Streets
UPennAlert: Alert Summary
Penn and Philadelphia Police responded to a report of gun shots fired with no reported injuries in the area of 40th and Market Street. Upon arrival, Police discovered that there were several shell casings at the eastbound stairwell to the SEPTA platform and on the train. There is no suspect description at this time. The suspect was last seen in the area of the SEPTA platform at 40th and Market Streets.
There are no reported injuries. Police and Security continue to patrol the area.
UPennAlert issued at 03-08-2026 08:49 PM
UPennAlert: REPORT OF GUNSHOTS reported in the area of 40th & MARKET STREETS. Use caution, police on scene, avoid area.
The suspects are described as: NO DESCRIPTION AT THIS TIME.
The suspects were last seen heading: NO DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. LAST SEEN IN THE AREA OF THE SEPTA PLATFORM. NO REPORTED INJURIES.
UPennAlert issued at 03-08-2026 09:30 PM
UPennAlert: All clear in the area of 40th & MARKET STREETS. Police and Allied Security patrolling the area. You may resume normal activity.