Man shot, killed by girlfriend's family member during argument, police say
Mar 06, 2026
A man was shot and killed by his girlfriend’s family member during an argument inside a Philadelphia home late Thursday night, police said.
The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. inside a home along the 1100 block of South Peach Street. Police said a 30-year-old man was arguing with his girlfr
iend who lives at the home.
“It was verbal and possibly turned into a physical altercation,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
The woman’s family member then grabbed a handgun and fired one shot, shooting the man in the face, according to investigators.
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Police and medics were called to the scene and found the man unresponsive inside a second-floor bedroom. He was pronounced dead by medics at 11:59 p.m. Police have not yet revealed his identity.
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Both the woman and her family member remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation, police said. Chief Inspector Small told NBC10 the gun that was fired is registered to the woman.
No arrests have been made in the shooting. Police continue to investigate.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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