Officers were called to the 2100 block of North 20th Street around 9:15 a.m. for a shooting.
The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital and was pronounced dead.
The circumstances around the shooting are not known at this time, and no informaiton has been released about the victim.
The homicide unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.