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Philadelphia Shooting Kills One, Injures Another; Gunman Sought

8/10/2026

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Police responded to a shooting near 8th Street and Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia at 3 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, killing a 32-year-old man and injuring a 35-year-old man.
Officers recovered 90 shell casings and said the scene spanned several blocks with damaged vehicles.
Residents called gunfire “super scary” and said it was atypical for the senior neighborhood.
Police have not identified suspects, are searching for the gunman, and urged tips to authorities.

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Story summary

Police responded to a shooting near 8th Street and Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia at 3 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, killing a 32-year-old man and injuring a 35-year-old man.
Officers recovered 90 shell casings and said the scene spanned several blocks with damaged vehicles.
Residents called gunfire “super scary” and said it was atypical for the senior neighborhood.
Police have not identified suspects, are searching for the gunman, and urged tips to authorities.