Frankford shooting victim runs to 7-Eleven for help before dying from injuries: Police

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Friday, May 8, 2020
Man runs for help before dying in Frankford shooting
A man was able to run for help before dying of his injuries in Frankford, police say.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was able to run for help moments after being shot multiple times in the chest in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, police said.

The gunfire erupted just before 2:30 a.m. Friday on the 5000 block of Leiper Street.

Police said the 30-year-old victim ran to a nearby 7-Eleven for help, but later died at the hospital.

Detective believe the shooting may have been drug-related.

They are still searching for the killer.