Man Killed After Altercation Outside West Philly Bar

Police say the 40-year-old victim was shot multiple times after being kicked out of a local bar.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in the intersection of 54th and Wyalusing in West Philadelphia after being kicked out of a nearby bar and getting into an altercation with another man, according to police. Surveillance cameras captured both the fight and the shooting, but the suspect remains at large.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of violence and public safety in Philadelphia, which has seen a decline in homicides in recent years but continues to grapple with isolated incidents of deadly violence, especially in entertainment districts.

The details

Police responded around 2 a.m. on Saturday to the intersection where they found the 40-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigators determined the victim had been kicked out of a nearby bar due to intoxication, then got into a fight with another man at the intersection before being shot and killed.

  • The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • As of February 13, 2026, there have been 12 reported homicides in Philadelphia this year, down over 55% from the same time last year.

The players

Philadelphia Police Captain Christopher Bradshaw

A police official who told NBC10 that surveillance cameras captured both the fight and the shooting.

The Suspect

A 6-foot-tall man wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black and white sneakers who police say shot and killed the 40-year-old victim.

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What they’re saying

“Surveillance cameras captured both the fight and the shooting.”

— Philadelphia Police Captain Christopher Bradshaw (NBC10)

What’s next

Police are still searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for continued efforts to address violence and public safety concerns in Philadelphia, even as the city has seen an overall decline in homicides in recent years.