A fatal shooting in West Philadelphia has claimed the life of a man, believed to be in his fifties, Philadelphia police are delving into the circumstances surrounding the incident that occurred yesterday. According to 6abc, the shooting took place around 4:30 a.m. along the 5000 block of Westminster Avenue.
The victim was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, a mere 20 minutes following the incident as detailed by NBC Philadelphia, law enforcement officials have not yet shared any significant details regarding the identity of the man nor any motives or circumstances that may have led to the killing.
Authorities are focused on a white vehicle that was within the cordoned area of the crime, police are currently canvassing for further evidence and potential witnesses. In the wake of the shooting, FOX 29 reports indicate that two masked individuals, clothed in black, were seen running east on Westminster Avenue following the act.
The Philadelphia Police Department is in the early stages of its investigation and has urgently called on the public for assistance. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicides Division directly or to submit anonymous tips through their hotline, according to NBC Philadelphia.
