One man is dead after a shooting on North Allison Street in West Philadelphia.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:18PM

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — One man is dead after a shooting in West Philadelphia.

It happened around 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the 500 block of North Allison Street.

Police tape blocked off a section of the sidewalk and street.

The victim, identified as 36-year-old Kevin Cobbs, was taken to Penn Presbyterian, where he was pronounced dead.

Police have not made any arrests.

The homicide unit is working to determine a motive.

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