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Man fired single shot on highway near smoke shop

Heard on: Philadelphia Police - Citywide

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One two two, pastor coming as a person with a gun[1].

2/28/2026 07:17 PM

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Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

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Report of man firing one shot outside Exotic Smoke Shop on Castor Ave; suspect fled

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2/28/2026 07:17 PM

Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

As discussed during the dispatch call, second District units dispatched to a priority person-with-a-gun call near the Exotic Smoke Shop on Castor Ave. Caller (store employee) reported a male in a ski mask and black hoodie who fired one shot on the highway and left about five minutes before police arrival. Suspect no longer on location.

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Weapons reported near Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 on Feb 28, 2026, 7:17 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a call about a possible shooting near a smoke shop on Castor Avenue. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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