Man shot to death steps from his home in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia police say

Thursday, September 10, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police said a man was ambushed and shot to death just feet from his home Wednesday night in the city's West Oak Lane section.

It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night on the 6700 block of North Sydenham Street.
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Police said at least 35 shots were fired and one of the bullets went into a nearby home where six people including children were inside.

A 39-year-old man was shot multiple times and subsequently died.

Investigators said no one inside of the house was injured.
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Police said two suspects drove away from the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
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