Man shot by Philadelphia police after traffic stop has died, sources say

Shooting Man shot by Philadelphia police after traffic stop has died, sources say A man shot by a Philadelphia police officer Thursday morning after a traffic stop in Southwest Philadelphia has died, according to sources. WPVI By Corey Davis Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:29PM Share Follow 6abc on Google PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man shot by a Philadelphia police officer Thursday morning after a traffic stop in Southwest Philadelphia has died, according to sources. Police said two officers in marked vehicles and full uniform stopped the driver of a Chevy Malibu around 7:30 a.m. at Lindbergh Boulevard and Eastwick Avenue. The officers asked him to step out of the car, but his behavior became what police described as erratic. Investigators are not sure why. "He was panting, and the officers just felt that to remove him from the car so he could talk to him, and as he got out the fight was on and he started to struggle with them," Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore said. Vanore said the officers used a Taser on the man multiple times during the fight, but it did not work. "At some point during the fight he made it back to his vehicle, and he produced a firearm," Vanore said. "That firearm we know now had an extended magazine that was loaded. As he pulled it out during the altercation, one officer did discharge, and that male was struck." John McGonigal, of Eastwick, said he saw the shooting. He said he began recording video on the Citizen app around 7:30 a.m. after dropping off his wife and children. "I saw the shots coming from the officer's gun," McGonigal said. He said what he saw matched police's account of a struggle. "It looked like a tussle, it looked like the officer was trying to get after the guy," McGonigal said. 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 2 hours ago Man wanted for terroristic threats near NJ school in custody, officials say Several Amazon crates of package block roadway in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County "I was nervous. Bullets don't have names on them," he said. Neighbors said they were shaken by the incident. "It's upsetting," said Theresa Mongeluzo, of Southwest Philadelphia. "It's super shocking. This is normally a really quiet neighborhood," said Omar Elamin, who also lives in Southwest Philadelphia. Neither officer was injured. The officer who fired a weapon has been placed on administrative leave, which is department protocol after an officer fires a weapon. Investigators said they will review dash camera footage from both patrol vehicles. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA SHOOTING POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING POLICE SHOOTING Man sentenced in parking lot rampage that injured 2 cops 32 minutes ago 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 2 hours ago ICE officer in Maine fatal shooting had anti-immigrant views, sister says Woman hurt after gunmen fire more than 50 shots in Brewerytown: Police Watch Live ON NOW 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 2 hours ago Man wanted for terroristic threats near NJ school in custody, officials say Several Amazon crates of package block roadway in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County Philadelphia woman charged after allegedly attacking Central Park carriage drivers: Police SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor to become artificial reef