Police: Man found shot behind Northeast Philadelphia restaurant dies at hospital

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man who was found shot behind a Northeast Philadelphia restaurant has died, according to police.

The discovery was made around 5 p.m. Wednesday on the 6200 block of Bustleton Avenue.
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Police say the 23-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

No weapons were found at the scene and no arrests have been made.
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The victim has not been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
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