Gunman wanted after teen shot on Halloween night in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Gunman wanted after teen shot on Halloween night in Philadelphia A 17-year-old was shot inside an SUV after a argument on Frankford Avenue. Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman. By Cherise Lynch • Published 51 seconds ago • Updated 39 seconds ago What started as an argument on Halloween night in Philadelphia ended with a 17-year-old boy shot inside an SUV. Now, police are searching for the gunman. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, along the 8000 block of Frankford Avenue, where police said a suspect armed with a semiautomatic firearm opened fire on a white Hyundai Tucson following a verbal dispute. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE At least one shot was fired into the SUV, striking the teenager. About 10 minutes later, officers were flagged down near Frankford Avenue and Covent Street by the Hyundai's driver, who reported that a teen had been shot. Police found the 17-year-old in the rear passenger seat with a gunshot wound to his right hip. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Now, the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigation Unit is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect. Philadelphia Police Department Philadelphia Police Department If you have any information regarding the crime or the suspect you are urged to contact police. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 4 hours ago Breezy and beautiful Tuesday ahead Philadelphia 11 hours ago Calls for DHS reform grow after murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. This article tagged under: Philadelphia Gun violence