Pizza delivery driver shot, killed after dropping off order to vacant unit in Philadelphia: Police

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting involving a pizza delivery driver in North Philadelphia.

It happened at the Raymond Rosen Homes on the 2300 block of Edgley Street around 12:30 a.m. on Friday.

Authorities say the 28-year-old man was found shot in the head after just completing a delivery to a vacant unit.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"From looking at the pizza boxes, we were able to identify the pizza shop," said Chief Inspector Scott Small with the Philadelphia Police Department.

Action News has confirmed the victim worked for Pete's Pizza.

At the scene, police recovered three spent shell casings, just inches away from where the victim was found.

The victim's vehicle was also discovered near the scene, with a pizza warmer still inside.

Inside the vacant apartment, officers found three pizza boxes and a bag, which appeared to be untouched, leading investigators to believe that the victim successfully delivered the items before being shot outside.

Police said there is surveillance video in the area that captured what led up to the shooting.

While officials say the shooting wasn't caught on camera, they say you can see the delivery driver walking with the boxes while being followed by two people wearing dark clothing. One of the people following the victim appeared to be carrying a dark backpack.

Police said they have also been able to verify the phone number that was used to place the order.

No one is in custody and police are investigating.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police.