Man found shot dead in vehicle with engine still running in Philadelphia's West Kensington section

Saturday, August 3, 2024
Man found shot dead in car in Philadelphia's West Kensington section
Authorities say a 31-year-old man was found shot multiple time in the chest inside a Jeep with the engine running.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting in the city's West Kensington section.

Authorities say a 31-year-old man was found shot multiple times in the chest inside a Jeep with the engine running.

It happened just before 4 a.m. on Friday on 2nd Street, near Cambria and Somerset streets.

Police say the vehicle was found with multiple bullet holes.

They also found ballistic evidence a block away, leaving them to believe the victim drove around the corner after being hit by the gunfire.