Man killed in hail of gunfire in North Philadelphia, police say
Oct 18, 2026
Police are looking for, at least, two suspected gunmen after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia on Sunday night, the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit told NBC10.
The shooting took place at the 2200 block North Gratz Street at around 9:46 p.m
., police said.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
Following the incident, officials said, the victim was pronounced at about 10:02 p.m., shortly after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace told NBC10 that there at least two shooters in the attack, and the man was shot within close range by a rifle and pistol.
At the scene, NBC10’s crews counted more than 40 evidence markers as, officials said, the victim was struck dead in a hail of bullets during the late Sunday shooting.
Following the shooting, officials said, the shooters fled the scene on foot.
No further description of the suspects was immediately available, and no arrests have been made.
According to police statistics, as of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, there were 138 reported homicides in Philadelphia so far this year.
This is down by about 25% from the same time in 2025, police statistics show.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.
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