21-year-old man with takeout bag shot and killed in North Philadelphia

At least 30 shots were fired in the 2300 block of North Opal Street.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
21-year-old man with takeout bag shot and killed in North Philly
Officers found the 21-year-old victim in a vacant lot. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man carrying a takeout bag was shot and killed in North Philadelphia.

At least 30 shots were fired in the 2300 block of North Opal Street around 2 a.m. Tuesday, police say.

Officers found the 21-year-old victim in a vacant lot nearby. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.

The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the 21-year-old lived about three blocks from where he was shot.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance cameras in the area as they continue to search for the shooter.

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