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Man, 36, Fatally Shot at South Philadelphia Home Early Sunday, Police Say

Investigators will canvass for surveillance footage, urging residents to share tips.

Overview

  • Officers responded just after 1 a.m. to the 1000 block of South 18th Street following reports of gunfire.
  • They found the victim in the doorway with multiple gunshot wounds and rushed him to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • Police described the case as an early-stage homicide investigation led on scene by Inspector D F Pace.
  • Detectives are working to determine whether more than one shooter was involved or if gunfire was exchanged.
  • No arrests have been made, and police asked anyone with information to call the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).