Man dies after being found shot in driver's seat of vehicle in Philadelphia: police

Man found shot in car in Southwest Philadelphia: What we know

 A 40-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel of a car after a shooting on the 6700 block of Upland Street in Southwest Philadelphia, according to police. Here's what we know.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for answers after a 40-year-old man was found shot and unconscious in his Nissan Ultima on the 6700 block of Upland Street late Thursday night. 

What we know:

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 6700 block of Upland Street around midnight for reports of a shooting.

Police found the 40-year-old man in the front seat of his vehicle suffering from a single gunshot wound in the abdomen. 

Officers rushed the man to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was placed in critical condition and later died.

What they're saying:

Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that investigators did not find any bullet holes in the car, indicating that the victim was shot outside the car. 

A live round was found on the street near the victim's vehicle, Small said.

"I was actually on my way to work, so I don’t know exactly what happened, but to hear that that happened is a little surprising and a little shameful," said Darnell Porter, a neighborhood resident. "You know what I mean? Nobody deserves to die."

More than 12 hours after the first police response, officers came back to the surrounding area talking to those in close proximity and a non-profit community crisis intervention team, through Eddie's House, was on standby with resources.

This man’s property is next to the crime scene, and he says he turned in his private surveillance to authorities for their investigation. 

"I don’t know what really went on, I don’t know who were involved but happening near your place is not something you want to experience," he said. 

The man doesn’t have access to the footage since authorities still have the box.

"We’re talking about someone’s life," he said. "The least you can do is help in your own unique way you can help." 

All that’s left from the overnight hours now are gloves and markings on the street.

Chief Inspector Scott Small was there during the active hours of the crime scene.

"The vehicle is registered to the 40-year-old shooting victim, so it is his vehicle," said Small. "We don’t know the circumstances surrounding his being shot."

What we don't know:

No arrests have been made.

The identity of the shooting victim has not been released. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s homicide detectives.