Crime & Safety

Man Killed In Philadelphia's First Homicide Of 2024: Reports

A 35-year-old man died Tuesday morning after being shot once in the stomach in North Philadelphia, marking the first homicide of the year.

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has seen its first homicide of 2024 already, according to reports.

Fox 29 reports the fatal shooting occurred at about8:20 a.m. on the 1200 block of West Harold Street in North Philadelphia.

First responders found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

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He was pronounced dead at 8:46 a.m., according to NBC10.

Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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