It happened just after 5 a.m. Wednesday on the 3200 block of G Street, near East Allegheny Avenue and Custer Street.
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Police say the 55-year-old victim suffered two stab wounds, one in the thigh and another in the neck.
The victim was taken by police to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.
Police say witnesses saw the attacker run from the scene. However, no arrests have been made at this time.
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Detectives are checking area surveillance cameras as part of their investigation.
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