Police: 19-year-old man shot in head, killed while driving in Northeast Philadelphia

A young man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in the Holmesburg section of the city.

The incident happened at approximately 2 a.m. at Tolbut and Ditman Streets. 

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Police say a 19-year-old man was shot in the head while driving and discovered more than 40 shell casings at the scene. 

Authorities believe some from an automatic or semi-automatic weapon was used in the shooting. 

There are no suspects at this time and investigations remain underway. 


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