Man Shot And Killed Reportedly Trying To Break Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Philadelphia Police Say

Philadelphia PA

26 October, 2021

10:18 AM

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CBS Philadelphia October 26, 2021 A man is dead after Philadelphia police say he was shot while breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house. The shooting happened at a rowhome in the 1800 block of Sanger Street. That's in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood. Around 11:30 Monday night, authorities said the alleged intruder kicked down the front door looking for the woman. She wasn't there, but other people were. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, one of them opened fire. "A male inside the property who, preliminary information, has a permit to carry, did fire several shots, striking this individual who forced his way into the home," he said. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.