Police: Man shot, killed at close range in West Philadelphia

Police tell Action News a man in all black clothing approached the victim and shot him at close range.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after being shot in West Philadelphia late Saturday night.

It happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday night on the 1400 block of North 52nd Street.
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Police tell Action News a man in all black clothing approached the victim and shot him at close range.

There is no word on the arrest or motive.
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