Deadly shooting under investigation in West Philadelphia on Halloween night
Oct 31, 2026
An investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Halloween night.
The shooting occurred at around 6:49 p.m. at the 1200 block of North Redfield Street, police said.
The man was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:18 p.m.
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 and no weapons have been recovered, but the investigation is ongoing.
According to Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace, the suspect was the ex-partner of the deceased man’s girlfriend.
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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