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May 14, 2024

Man shot and killed in Point Breeze corner store, police say

Surveillance footage shows a woman firing a gun at the 35-year-old during an altercation, police say.

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Point Breeze shooting Thom Carroll/for PhillyVoice

A 35-year-old man was shot and killed at the Federal Deli Market in Point Breeze after he got in an argument with two women, Philly police say.

A 35-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night inside Point Breeze corner store located across the street from a Philadelphia police station, investigators said.

The shooting took place at the Federal Deli Market at 20th and Federal streets at 6:40 p.m. The man was shot three times in the torso and once in the leg. He was pronounced dead after being taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His name has not been released. 


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Police said surveillance video shows the man in an argument with two women inside the deli; it then escalates into a physical altercation. Footage shows one of the women pulling out a handgun and firing at least five shots, according to investigators. 

The women fled the scene in different directions after the shooting, police said.

The shooting remains under investigation. Police said anyone with information can call (215) 686-8477.

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