Man pleads guilty to some charges in hit-and-run that injured 3 Penn Presbyterian nurses

Samir Murphy admitted he was one of the suspects who struck the trio of nurses trying to help his friend.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:20pm

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One of the men accused of critically injuring three Penn Presbyterian Hospital nurses during a hit-and-run nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty to some of the charges. Samir Murphy, 22, admitted he was one of the suspects who struck the trio of nurses trying to help his friend, who had just been shot multiple times, when they took off in a stolen Jeep.

Why it matters

The incident highlighted the risks healthcare workers face, especially in urban areas, and the need for improved security measures around hospitals to protect staff. It also raised questions about the broader issue of gun violence and its ripple effects on innocent bystanders.

The details

Prosecutors said Murphy and two others pulled the stolen Jeep up to the hospital to get help for their friend, who had been shot multiple times. When a security guard, who saw bullet holes in the car, told them they had to leave the vehicle there for the police, they took off and ran over the nurses. One nurse suffered severe, life-threatening injuries, while the other two were also injured but have fully recovered.

  • The incident occurred in the early hours of October 12, 2024.
  • Murphy pleaded guilty to the charges on April 17, 2026.

The players

Samir Murphy

A 22-year-old man who pleaded guilty to three aggravated assault charges and one charge of fleeing in relation to the hit-and-run incident.

Penn Presbyterian Hospital

The hospital where the three nurses were critically injured in the hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

Murphy is expected to be sentenced in July 2026.

The takeaway

This case underscores the broader issue of gun violence and its devastating impact on innocent bystanders, as well as the need for hospitals to prioritize the safety and security of their staff members.