PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney released the following statement on the shooting at Station House Transition Home this morning.

“This morning a man who had dedicated his career to helping our City’s most vulnerable lost his life, and one of his co-workers was badly injured. It’s a heartbreaking tragedy.

I’ve spoken with Mayor Goode and assured him that the shelter, its staff, the victims and their families have the full support of the City behind them. The PPD is working diligently to apprehend the shooter, and anyone with tips regarding the shooter are asked to call 215-686-TIPS (8477). The City will also assist the shelter with a review of its security procedures as part of our continuing efforts to make all of our shelter safe spaces for their residents.

I implore Philadelphians in need of shelter services to continue to utilize them as we enter a Code Blue this evening. The City is squarely focused on your safety. If you know of a homeless person in need of shelter please call our 24-hour hotline at 215-232-1984.”