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Man Gunned Down During Robbery Attempt In Nicetown-Tioga

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting death of a man that happened early Monday morning.

The shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 1900 block of Dennie Street in the city's Nicetown-Tioga section.

Investigators say a 57-year-old man was shot during what appears a robbery attempt.

The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at Albert Einstein Medical Center.

So far, police have not made any arrests and a motive in the deadly shooting remains under investigation.

Reported By Al Novack, KYW Newsradio

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