Man dies after being shot in the chest in North Philadelphia
Oct 13, 2026
A man died after he was shot in the chest Tuesday afternoon in North Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Around 12:40 p.m.., officers responded to the 2500 block of North Jessup Street for a report of a shooting.
When police arrived, they found a man with a gunshot w
ound to the chest. Officials said the man was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he died shortly after.
The man who was fatally shot has not been identified.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The motive remains unknown.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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