Man dies after being found shot inside SUV in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia

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Monday, September 8, 2025
Man dies after being found shot inside SUV in Hunting Park

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman in a fatal shooting that happened Sunday night in Hunting Park.

Officers were called to Front and Courtland streets around 7:45 p.m.

When they arrived on the scene, they found 35-year-old Stefan Pierce, of Orlando, Florida, shot once in the head inside a white SUV.

He died within minutes.

Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman in a fatal shooting that happened Sunday night in Hunting Park.

A witness told police that another man had gotten out of a dark-colored Toyota and fired multiple times into the white SUV after apparently arguing over who had the right-of-way.

The witness told officers the shooter got back into the Toyota and drove north on Front toward Roosevelt Boulevard.

Police say the victim's vehicle was still in gear when officers arrived.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

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