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Brother Accused in Fatal Shooting at Eastwick Shopping Center Parking Lot

A nearby theft call left officers steps away, enabling a rapid detention of the 38-year-old brother.

Overview

  • Police say the confrontation involved an argument about money before shots were fired.
  • Officers heard gunfire just before 6:10 p.m. in the Penrose Plaza lot at 2900 Island Ave. in Eastwick.
  • A 31-year-old man was found with two gunshot wounds to the chest and was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
  • The older brother, 38, was taken into custody at the scene, and police recovered a weapon.
  • Homicide detectives launched an investigation, with formal charges yet to be announced.