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Man critically injured in shooting near South Philadelphia charter school
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot on Tasker Street outside Universal Audenried Charter School shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Police had made no arrests, and investigators had not said whether the man was connected to the school.
A man was in critical condition after a shooting on Tasker Street outside Universal Audenried Charter School in South Philadelphia shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, authorities said.
The unidentified man was taken to a hospital. Several shell casings and evidence markers were visible on the street in front of the school after the shooting. It was not clear whether the man had any connection to the school.
The school was out of session when the shooting happened. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday afternoon.
Anyone with information can contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online through the department’s tip form.