Crime & Safety
Man Killed After Being Shot In Head Wednesday Night: Philly Police
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PHILADELPHIA — A man died after being shot in the back of the head and throughout his body Wednesday night in Philadelphia
The man, who was 35 to 40 years old, was shot at about 6:45 p.m. at 300 West Cumberland Street, police.
He was found with one gunshot wound to the back of his head and multiple gunshots throughout his body, according to authorities.
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Police took him to Temple University Hospital, where he was in critical condition before dying at 8:33 p.m.
No arrests have been made, and no weapons were found, police said.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or the PPD tip line at 215-686-8477.
All tips can remain anonymous.
A $20,000 reward is offered in every homicide case for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the killer.
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