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Double Shooting in Northeast Philly Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

1/13/2026

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Northeast Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead and a 21-year-old woman critically injured Sunday night, with about 15 to 20 shell casings found at the scene and bullets striking a nearby senior living center.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on the 2100 block of Knorr Avenue when a silver or grey Honda approached a tow truck and opened fire.
Police believe there were two shooters.
The man was exiting the tow truck to buy something when he was shot.
Authorities are searching for suspects and have not established a motive.

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Story summary

Northeast Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead and a 21-year-old woman critically injured Sunday night, with about 15 to 20 shell casings found at the scene and bullets striking a nearby senior living center.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on the 2100 block of Knorr Avenue when a silver or grey Honda approached a tow truck and opened fire.
Police believe there were two shooters.
The man was exiting the tow truck to buy something when he was shot.
Authorities are searching for suspects and have not established a motive.