PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, prompting an ongoing homicide investigation by city police.
Authorities said the shooting occurred around 3:37 p.m. on the 2700 block of North Orkney Street, located in the 25th Police District. The victim, an adult male, was transported by Medic 31 to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:08 p.m.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and police have not identified any suspects at this time.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is handling the investigation. No arrests have been made as of Monday.
Police offer reward for information
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Tipsters can contact the Homicide Unit directly at 215-686-3334 or submit anonymous information by calling 215-686-TIPS.
A man was gunned down in broad daylight on a Philadelphia street as investigators search for clues in the city’s latest fatal shooting.
