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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Innocent bystander, 48, shot in head outside West Philadelphia deli

An innocent bystander was shot in the head outside a deli in West Philadelphia on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Police responded to a report of a possible shooting on the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue at around 5:15 p.m. and found a 48-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in front of the Super New Real Deli at 4096 Lancaster Avenue. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, and police said he was fighting for his life. Philadelphia Police Captain Saun Butts said: "We believe it was an innocent bystander that was shot because there were five shell casings on the ground and the male was struck once." Police obtained surveillance video and said the gunman fled the scene eastbound on Lancaster Avenue along with six other men. The gunman is described as a man standing six feet tall with dreadlocks, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a picture of a red heart and the words "I Love Paris" on the back. Police have not released the victim's name and have not said who the intended target was or what led to the gunfire. Anyone with information on the suspect's identity is asked to call Philadelphia police. We are following this case and will update it again as soon as new information comes.

Date

October 29, 2026

Location

In front of the Super New Real Deli, 4096 Lancaster Avenue, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Victims

A 48-year-old man, name not released — found with a gunshot wound to the head, taken to a hospital in critical condition; police believe he was an innocent bystander

Suspect

Gunman not identified — about six feet tall with dreadlocks, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a red heart and the words "I Love Paris" on the back; fled eastbound on Lancaster Avenue with six other men

Stage

MANHUNT

Last updated: Oct 31, 2026, 5:49 PM ET

Evidence

Next expected update: Philadelphia Police identification or arrest of the gunman, and any update on the victim's condition