Crime & Safety
1 Killed, 2 In Custody In Monday Shooting: Philadelphia Police
Philadelphia Police said a 20-year-old man died after being shot in the chest Monday night. Two people were taken into custody.
PHILADELPHIA — One person was fatally shot and two people were taken into custody Monday night in Philadelphia.
The shooting occurred at about 9:20 p.m. on the 700 block of East Willard Street.
Police said a 20-year-old man was shot once in the chest.
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He was taken to Temple Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:41 p.m.
After the shooting, police secured the scene, where they found one firearm.
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Police took two people into custody for further investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or provide tips anonymously through the PPD tip line at 215-686-8477.
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