PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was shot and killed inside a West Philadelphia residence early Saturday morning, marking the latest deadly incident under investigation by the city’s Homicide Unit.
Officers from the 12th District responded to the 1100 block of South 54th Street around 5:21 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire inside a home.
Police found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound and rushed him to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:44 a.m.
Key Points
- A man was shot inside a home on South 54th Street early Saturday morning
- The victim was taken to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died
- No motive or arrests have been reported as the Homicide Unit investigates
Police search for answers in early morning shooting
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity pending family notification. Detectives remained on the scene for several hours gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as daylight broke across the neighborhood.
Residents in the area reported waking to the sound of gunfire before police and emergency vehicles flooded the block. The street, lined with brick rowhouses, was temporarily closed as investigators processed the scene.
Investigation ongoing with no suspects in custody
The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation as officers work to determine a motive and identify any suspects involved. Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department’s tip line.
As of Saturday evening, no arrests had been made, and authorities said the case remains open.