Police: Man, 26, shot and killed in North Philadelphia

Police investigate shooting at West Cambria and North 27th Street.

Authorities are investigating after a young man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia.

According to police, a 26-year-old victim fatally shot in the back near the intersection of North 27th Street and West Cambria Street around noon.

The victim, whose identity has not been released, was driven to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle. Police say he was pronounced dead around 12:15 p.m.

No arrests have been announced at this time. Police have not said what sparked the shooting.

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