Man shot in head, killed after large party in North Philadelphia: police
Police said 22nd District officers responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the area of West Dauphin Street and North Chadwick Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old man suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the head and showing no signs of life. Police believe the victim may have suffered additional gunshot wounds throughout the body.
PHILADELPHIA – A man was found dead early Sunday after gunfire erupted near a large crowd in North Philadelphia, according to police.
What we know:
Police said 22nd District officers responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the area of West Dauphin Street and North Chadwick Street for reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old man suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the head and showing no signs of life. Police believe the victim may have suffered additional gunshot wounds throughout the body.
Medics pronounced the victim dead on scene at 3:21 a.m.
Investigators recovered 15 shell casings from two different firearms, though no weapons were found at the scene. Police are working to determine whether two shooters were involved.
No suspect description has been released, and the motive remains unknown. Police say there was a large crowd on scene following what’s believed to have been a party prior to the shooting.
The Source: Information in this article was gathered from the Philadelphia Police Department.