Man gunned down while walking with friend overnight in Southwest Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Philadelphia say a man was gunned down while walking with a friend Tuesday night in Southwest Philadelphia.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of 60th Street and Chester Avenue around 2 a.m.
Police found a 38-year-old man on the front steps of a home suffering from gunshot wounds to the face, neck and chest.
He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, where police say he died shortly after his arrival.
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Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters the victim was walking with a female friend when someone in a ski mask began firing shots.
Investigators believe the shooter chased after the victim when he ran and continued to fire shots. A motive for the deadly shooting is unknown at this time.
Police hope surveillance cameras in the area can help them track down the suspect.