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15-year-old shot and killed in Port Richmond on Halloween night

NBC10 Philadelphia • November 1, 2026 • nation

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A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot after an argument at a Sunoco gas station in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Halloween night around 6:50 p.m.
The shooting occurred following a dispute between the teen and a 40-year-old man, who then shot the teen once in the back.
The victim ran down Richmond Street before collapsing; despite efforts by friends and bystanders, he was pronounced dead at the hospital at 7:06 p.m.
The 40-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, and a weapon was recovered by police.
Authorities are seeking information from the public and encourage tips to be reported to the Philadelphia Police Department.