Man ID'd after being killed in shooting inside Hunting Park takeout restaurant in Philadelphia

The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Reginald Jones.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after he was shot inside a takeout restaurant in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood on Wednesday night.

The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Reginald Jones.

It happened just before 9 p.m. inside the restaurant along the 800 block of West Erie Avenue.

Police say surveillance video shows Jones and suspected shooter in some sort of altercation before shots were fired.

It is unclear what sparked the argument.



After the gunfire, both the suspect and victim fled the restaurant.

The Jones then reportedly collapsed on the sidewalk. He was transported to Temple University Hospital and later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police.

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