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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Man killed following armed confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway identified

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia

Authorities said a SEPTA police officer and a Philadelphia police officer each fired one round in response, striking William Austin twice.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Identities revealed of man killed on the Parkway as well as officer who shot him (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The Philadelphia police officer who was with a SEPTA officer when they shot and killed a man on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway have been identified. The man who was killed has also been identified. Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department and SEPTA police were called to the area of 21st Stree…

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Police ID man killed by officers on the Parkway (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Police identified William Austin as the 60-year-old man fatally shot by police on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday. Police said Austin was armed with a revolver and had fired it.

  3. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Man killed following armed confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway identified (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Authorities said a SEPTA police officer and a Philadelphia police officer each fired one round in response, striking William Austin twice.