Man, 24, shot multiple times and killed on Lawndale street, police say
LAWNDALE - A 24-year-old man was shot dead by an unknown gunman on a Lawndale street Sunday, police say.
Authorities said Philadelphia Police 2nd District officers were called to the 6400 block of Lawndale Street early Sunday afternoon, about 12:30, on the report of a shooting.
Officers found the 24-year-old man, later identified as Taj Sledge, with several gunshot wounds to his torso when they arrived.
According to officials, Sledge lives on the street where he was found shot.
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Medics rushed him to Einstein Medical Center, where he died a short time later.
An active investigation is ongoing, but police say no weapons have been found and they do not have any suspects in custody.
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