{"id":273864,"date":"2026-08-28T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273864\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:24:18","slug":"gun-being-tested-in-connection-with-shooting-death-of-off-duty-philadelphia-police-officer-alhassane-barry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273864\/","title":{"rendered":"Gun being tested in connection with shooting death of off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said the investigation into the shooting death of off-duty police officer Alhassane Barry is ongoing,<\/a> with authorities still awaiting testing results on evidence, including a gun believed to have been used in the incident.<\/p>\n

During a news conference, Krasner emphasized that illegal speakeasies have no place in the city and warned operators.<\/p>\n

“We’re gonna make every effort to shut this place down,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

He added that his message to illegal speakeasies across Philadelphia is to shut down or “we will shut you down.”<\/p>\n

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Krasner said investigators, working with the Philadelphia Police Department, believe they have recovered the firearm used in the shooting, though testing has not yet confirmed that.<\/p>\n

“Working closely with PPD, we believe we do have the gun that was used in the incident. I said believe cause that is still not verified yet,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

Authorities have also spoken with the shooter.<\/p>\n

“The shooter does not dispute he had a gun, which he provided through counsel. He fired the gun. He’s described his version of what happened,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

At this point, authorities have not identified or charged the shooter. When asked whether the shooter is claiming self-defense, Krasner said he could not answer but said the issue is under consideration.<\/p>\n

Krasner also shared images from outside the illegal speakeasy in the 7200 block of Elmwood Avenue, where the shooting occurred.<\/p>\n

“You don’t see a sign that says it’s a bar,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

He said the building’s windows were covered with plastic material and insulation, with what appeared to be drywall behind it.<\/p>\n

“Why would someone do this? To keep the sound in and stop people from looking in,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

The district attorney also displayed still images from inside the establishment taken before and after the shooting.<\/p>\n

“Looks like a junior sugar house… to the left on the back wall you see neon yellow word that word is Nipsy’s… on the right, you see hookah bar,” Krasner said.<\/p>\n

Krasner said he hopes the case serves as a warning to other illegal establishments.<\/p>\n

“I hope this will serve as notice to other speakeasies in the city: ain’t gonna be so easy might be speak hard,” he said.<\/p>\n

Prior to the shooting, the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections had issued several violations to the property dating back to 2021.<\/p>\n

Officials said the investigation remains active. While video evidence has been helpful, Krasner noted that investigators do not have footage covering every angle of the incident. He said he is hopeful authorities will know more within the next two months.<\/p>\n

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