Police investigate shooting that left man dead in West Philadelphia

Police say a man believed to be in his 20s was found face down with a gunshot wound to his chest.

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Friday, June 17, 2022
Police investigate fatal shooting in West Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead on the 600 block of Brooklyn Street.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in West Philadelphia.

The incident happened Friday around 1:15 p.m. on the 600 block of Brooklyn Street.

Police say a man believed to be in his 20s was found face down with a gunshot wound to his chest.

The man was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

So far, no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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