Community Demands Answers After Cobbs Creek Tragedy

The mother of Paul “PJ” Cobb, one of two men fatally shot in a recent mass shooting in Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood, has publicly shared her grief and called for an end to local violence.

Tiffany Thurston spoke with NBC10 on Tuesday, stating, “I’m devastated. I’m angry.” She emphasized that her primary concern is community unity, adding, “I don't want repercussions. I just want us to come together as a community, and this violence has to stop.”

Details of the Monday Night Shooting

The incident occurred Monday night near the intersection of 60th and Delancey streets, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries. Police confirmed that 24-year-old Paul “PJ” Cobb was among those killed.

According to authorities, a masked gunman opened fire on a crowd from a white vehicle at approximately 8:40 p.m. Monday. Cobb and another man, Boyd, were struck by the gunfire.

Victims and Ongoing Investigation

Three other individuals, aged 35, 36, and 54, sustained injuries during the attack. As of Tuesday morning, the 36-year-old male victim remained in critical condition, police reported.

Thurston noted that her son grew up in the Cobbs Creek area and frequently visited, even though the family no longer resides there. She revealed that Cobb was en route to her nearby home when he was shot.

“He was a son, he was a brother, he was an uncle, and he was a cousin. They don't understand how many lives that have been destroyed by this,” Thurston lamented.

Call for Public Assistance

Investigators were seen working at the scene Tuesday, though police have not yet released details regarding the make or model of the white vehicle used in the shooting.

As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made in connection with the mass shooting. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.