Police were called to North Gratz Street around 6 a.m. Friday, and no arrests had been reported.
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 65-year-old man who was found Friday morning on a residential block in the city’s Ogontz section.
Officers were called to the 6300 block of North Gratz Street around 6 a.m. after a report of a shooting, according to preliminary information released by police. They found the man suffering from a gunshot wound that proved fatal.
Authorities had not released the man’s identity as of Friday morning. Police also had not announced an arrest or provided a description of anyone who may have been involved in the shooting.
The circumstances leading to the gunfire remained unclear. Police had not publicly identified a possible motive or said whether investigators believed the victim and shooter knew each other.
The shooting prompted an early-morning homicide investigation on North Gratz Street as detectives worked to determine what happened before officers arrived. The preliminary account released Friday contained few details beyond the location, approximate time and age of the victim.
Authorities had not disclosed whether investigators recovered a weapon or other evidence at the scene. Police also had not released information about possible witnesses or surveillance footage connected to the shooting.
The victim’s name remained withheld pending further information from authorities. Any additional details about his identity, the circumstances of the shooting or a possible suspect were not immediately available.
No arrests had been reported, and the investigation remained active Friday. Police were expected to release further information if detectives identified a suspect or established additional circumstances surrounding the killing.
Author note: Last updated September 11, 2026.