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Man shot in West Philadelphia was likely innocent bystander, police say

Marissa C. Delgado
Marissa C. Delgado
Marissa C. Delgado
Bureau Chief · King of Prussia, PA

Marissa has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, previously serving as the political reporter for the Montgomery County Times. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Temple University and has a knack for uncovering the nuances of local governance and policy. Marissa is passionate about holding officials accountable and engaging the community in discussions about their government.

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Bureau Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:25 AM · 1 min read
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Man shot in West Philadelphia was likely innocent bystander, police say — Chester Springs Health news

A man is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia Thursday evening, police said. The man was shot in the head near 41st Street and Lancaster Avenue around 5:15 p.m. He was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, Capt. Shaun Butts said. The suspected shooter fled eastbound on Lancaster Avenue. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with a red heart on the back, blue socks and black and white New Balance sneakers. Six other people were seen running with the alleged shooter, according to Butts.Investigators believe the victim was an innocent bystander, Butts said. Police have obtained video from the scene.No one has been arrested.

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