3 In Custody After Man Fatally Shot In Head: Philadelphia Police

A 40-year-old man is dead after being shot in the head twice Tuesday evening in Philly. Police said three people were taken into custody.

Posted Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 8:24 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — A man is dead after being shot in the head twice Tuesday evening, Philadelphia Police said.

The shooting occurred at about 5:07 p.m. on the 3300 block of H Street.

A 40-year-old man was shot twice in the head at that time and location.

He was taken to Temple Hospital by police, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:35 p.m.

Three people of interest were taken into custody, and several firearms were found, police said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or the PPD tip line at 215-686-8477.

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