A week after 28-year-old Hyderabad native Anshul Kuncha was shot dead while delivering pizzas in Philadelphia, investigators are still trying to answer a crucial question: who placed the order that took him to a vacant apartment moments before he was killed?
Police in Philadelphia have announced a reward of $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case, according to NBC Philadelphia. Authorities believe the pizza delivery may have been used to lure Kuncha to the location where he was later shot.
Kuncha, who had moved to the United States for higher studies, was working part-time as a pizza delivery driver while also employed at a company, family members have said.
Phone Number Used For Pizza Order Under Investigation
The fatal shooting took place shortly after midnight on
June 5 at the Raymond Rosen Homes housing complex in North Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia Police, Kuncha had completed a delivery of three pizzas to an apartment unit that was later found to be vacant. Investigators recovered the untouched pizza boxes and delivery bag inside the apartment, raising suspicions that the order may have been placed to draw him to the area.
Police have identified the pizza outlet involved and obtained the phone number used to place the order. Investigators are examining whether the caller had any connection to the killing.
Chief Inspector Scott Small told NBC Philadelphia that authorities are working with the pizza shop as part of the investigation.
What Surveillance Footage Revealed
Surveillance cameras in the housing complex captured Kuncha carrying the delivery order shortly before the shooting.
The footage reportedly shows two individuals dressed in dark clothing following him as he walked toward the apartment. While the shooting itself was not recorded, investigators believe the video could help identify those involved.
Police also recovered shell casings near the spot where Kuncha was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
No arrests have been made so far.
Family Awaits Repatriation
Back home in Telangana, Kuncha’s family has been seeking assistance to bring his mortal remains back to India.
His sister Tanvi Kuncha said the family believes he was targeted through a fake delivery request. She also appealed for support in expediting the repatriation process.
The family has approached Indian authorities and submitted requests through consular channels for assistance.
The Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X that it is in touch with Kuncha’s family and is extending all possible help.
We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mr. Anshul Kuncha, an Indian national in Philadelphia, PA.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch with Anushul’s family and is extending all possible assistance.…
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 6, 2026
Kuncha, who hailed from the Hyderabad region, had moved to the US around four years ago. Family members said he had been taking up weekend pizza delivery shifts to help repay his education loan.
As investigators continue to track leads, the identity of the person who ordered the pizzas remains central to the murder probe.
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