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Man ambushed, killed in drive-by shooting
A man was ambushed in front of his home, shot and killed as the suspect drove up and drove away, police say.
WISSINOMING - More deadly gunfire has rung out, this time in Wissinoming, claiming the life of a 41-year-old man.
The violent encounter happened Saturday evening a little after 7 p.m., on the 2000 block of East Cheltenham Avenue, according to authorities.
Police say the victim, a 41-year-old man, was ambushed outside his house as he parked his car. They say a suspect pulled up next to him and shot him several times, and the fatal blow was to the chest.
Investigators found seven shell casings at the scene.
He was rushed to Frankford Torresdale where he died.
"Additionally, it appears the shooter brazenly stopped at the stoplight, at the red light traffic light, just a block down and stayed there for a few cycles of the traffic light before eventually speeding off," Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace explained. "A portion of this incident was captured on video, surveillance cameras, and we believe as we continue to canvas the area through our investigation, we believe we’re gonna find more footage. It’ll give us more information."
Police say the man was targeted and the shooting wasn’t random. They are looking for a gold-colored Chevy Trailblazer. They don’t know if the victim was alone or with someone.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip via the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).. As in any homicide case, a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction is being offered.