Man killed after more than 30 shots fired during drive-by shooting in West Philadelphia

Friday, September 20, 2024
Police ID man killed in West Philadelphia drive-by-shooting

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after he was shot multiple times during a drive-by shooting in West Philadelphia.

The victim, 48-year-old Kahleem Mitchell, later died at the hospital.

Authorities were called to 52nd and Webster streets in West Philadelphia just before 9 p.m. on Thursday.

Officers tell Action News that nearby surveillance video shows a white SUV pull up and at least 30 shots were fired.

A woman the victim was talking to at the time was not hurt.

Police are hoping to talk to her.

A business near the scene was struck five times by bullets, but fortunately, no one inside was hurt.

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