Man, 23, Killed In Hail Of Gunfire On North Gratz Street; Police Seek At Least 2 Shooters

NORTH PHILADELPHIA — A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed on the 2200 block of North Gratz Street on Sunday night, and police say they are looking for at least two gunmen.

The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, according to police.

What Police Say Happened

Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace said at least two shooters were involved, CBS Philadelphia reported. Pace told NBC10 the man was shot at close range with a rifle and a pistol.

The shooters ran from the scene on foot, officials told NBC10. NBC10’s crew counted more than 40 evidence markers on the block.

What Police Have Not Released

As of Monday morning, police had not released the victim’s name, the hospital where he was taken or descriptions of the shooters. No arrests have been announced, and there was no word on a motive or suspects, 6abc reported.

Philly Crime Update will update this story as the Philadelphia Police Department releases more information.

Gunfire On The Next Block Last Month

Less than three weeks earlier, on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 30, an 83-year-old woman was hit twice by stray bullets while sitting outside her home on the 2300 block of North Gratz Street, the next block north, in what police believed was a shootout. Police said more than 40 shots were fired in that shooting. Police have not said whether the two shootings are connected.

According to police statistics cited by NBC10, Philadelphia had 138 reported homicides this year as of Sunday, Oct. 18, down about 25% from the same point in 2025.

How To Help

Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or the tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can be anonymous. The City of Philadelphia offers a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in any homicide.

Sources: Philadelphia Police Department via NBC10, CBS Philadelphia and 6abc.