PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was found unresponsive inside an apartment on the 5600 block of Race Street on Friday morning, prompting a homicide investigation, officials said.
The victim, an adult male, was discovered around 8:50 a.m. Medics arrived and pronounced him dead at 9:06 a.m. A man was taken into custody at the scene for further questioning, but no charges have been filed.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances and cause of death. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or the individual detained.
No additional details were immediately available.
Key Points
- Man found unresponsive inside West Philadelphia apartment at 8:50 a.m.
- Medics pronounced him dead at 9:06 a.m.
- One man detained; no charges filed as homicide unit investigates.
The death has left neighbors searching for answers as investigators piece together what happened.