Man gunned down while driving in Torresdale section of Philadelphia; 2 suspects sought

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 9:39PM
Man gunned down while driving in Philadelphia; 2 suspects sought

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 25-year-old man was killed after being shot while driving Tuesday afternoon in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia.

The shooting happened around 3:51 p.m. as the victim was traveling along the 9000 block of Frankford Avenue, according to police.

Investigators said another vehicle pulled alongside the man's car and opened fire.

Police said the victim then turned onto Academy Road, where he crashed into a building in a nearby parking lot.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities said two suspects are being sought. They were last seen fleeing in a beige sedan onto Interstate 95.

Police have not released additional details about what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-TIPS.

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