Grim milestone: Philadelphia records 400th homicide this year

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia marked a grim milestone Monday afternoon.

A man found dead in a West Philadelphia home has become the city's 400th homicide this year.
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Police were called to the 4800 block of Westminister Avenue just after 2 p.m.

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Investigators say an aunt discovered the 44-year-old victim dead.
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Police say he had a gunshot wound to the head.

According to Philadelphia Police Department crime data, 2020 has been the deadliest year since 2007.