Police: Arrest made after a man was shot 6 times and killed in North Philadelphia
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 41-year-old man was shot six times and killed in North Philadelphia and a shooter is in custody.
According to authorities, the shooting happened Saturday afternoon, just after 2 p.m., on the 2300 block of North 25th Street.
Police found the 41-year-old man with gunshots to his chest and left side.
Medics rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he died a short time after he arrived.
Police say an investigation is underway. A gun was recovered at the scene and an arrest was made.
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