Fight outside corner bar ends with deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

The shooter was caught on surveillance walking away from the scene, police said.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A fight outside a corner bar led to a deadly shooting in West Philadelphia.

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

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

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

He was taken to an area hospital where he died a short time later.

The shooter was caught on surveillance walking away from the scene, police said.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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