Shooting at 4600 BLOCK OF CASTOR AVE on 09/30/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 09/30/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Woman shot and killed a masked man who broke into her apartment. Victim (29-year-old male) was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. Woman is cooperating with police and turned over the gun. Victim was unmasked and recognized by the woman; they had a prior relationship.
Address: 4600 BLOCK OF CASTOR AVE, Philadelphia, PA
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