Shooting leaves man dead in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting in South Philadelphia.

Officers responded to the 1900 block of Durfor Street around 1:35 a.m. Saturday after receiving reports of gunfire.

When police arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Authorities transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police say one spent shell casing was found at the scene.

No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered at this time.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call/text the PPD's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).