Man dies after being stabbed 15 times in West Philadelphia

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Monday, July 27, 2026 10:13AM
Man dies after being stabbed 15 times in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly stabbing in West Philadelphia.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly stabbing in West Philadelphia.

Authorities say they were called to the area of 49th and Sansom Streets just before 1 a.m. on Monday.

When officers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Investigators say the victim was stabbed 15 times.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

There has been no word on a suspect or possible motive.

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