Police: Shooting in Southwest Philadelphia leaves one man dead

Investigators say the victim was shot outside the car, then attempted to drive off, but crashed.
Saturday, August 27, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police are investigating after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia leaves one man dead.

First responders were called to the 5500 block of Chester Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. Friday night.
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They found a 31-year-old man in the driver's seat of a red car with at least one gunshot wound.

Investigators say the victim was shot outside the car, then attempted to drive off, but crashed.
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He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

So far, there is no motive or arrest.
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