Man dead after early morning shooting in Olney

No arrests have been made, and no weapon was recovered at the scene.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025
Man dead after early morning shooting in Olney

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 60-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the city's Olney section, according to Philadelphia police.

Officers were called to the 5900 block of Mascher Street around 5:45 a.m. after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police rushed the man to Jefferson Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just after 6 a.m.

No arrests have been made, and no weapon was recovered at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

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