Fight outside corner bar ends with deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

The gunman was caught by surveillance walking away from the scene, police said.

6abc Digital employee picture

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:41 p.m

The fight outside the corner bar ended in fatal shooting in West Philly

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A fight outside a corner bar resulted in a fatal shooting in West Philadelphia.

The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and 66th Street.

Belongings were found nearby, including what appeared to be a diamond necklace and earbuds.

According to the police, the 44-year-old victim was able to crawl into the snack bar area.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died a short time later.

The gunman was caught by surveillance walking away from the scene, police said.

No arrests were made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police.

RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker

blank

Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved.

https://6abc.com/deadly-shooting-bar-fight-west-philadelphia-philly/12985099/ Fight outside corner bar ends with deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

Alley Einstein

Alley Einstein is a USTimesPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Alley Einstein joined USTimesPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing Alley@ustimespost.com.

Related Articles

Back to top button