PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Friday morning in South Philadelphia, marking yet another incident of gun violence in the city.
The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of South 28th Street just before 10 a.m. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, having been shot 10 times throughout his body.
Emergency responders transported the man to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Police arrived at the scene and discovered multiple shell casings as evidence of the shooting. However, no weapons were recovered, and no suspects have been identified.
The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement officials work to determine the motive behind the shooting and identify any potential suspects. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.