It happened around 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of Linton Street.
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Police say the victim, a man in his 50's who lives on the block was sitting on the front steps when someone came up and shot him three times.
He was hit once and suffered a gunshot wound to the back.
He was taken to Einstein Medical Center in critical condition, but later died at the hospital.
No word on a motive or any possible suspects.
Police are investigating.