34-year-old man dead after gunshot wound to the chest: Police

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Sunday, September 20, 2020
One man is dead after being shot in the chest in West Philadelphia Saturday
One man is dead after being shot in the chest in West Philadelphia Saturday

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday in West Philadelphia.

The shooting happened just around 10:40 p.m. on the 4800 block of Wyalusing Avenue.

Officials say a 34-year-old man was shot once in the chest.

The victim, whose identity remains unknown, was found unresponsive in a parking lot.

He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

So far no word yet of any arrests or motives.