Man dies after being shot in head, torso multiple times in North Philadelphia, police say
A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in North Philadelphia left one man dead Wednesday evening.
Police said a 22-year-old man was shot multiple times in his head and torso near West Chew Avenue and North Camac Street in the Fern Rock neighborhood a little after 5:30 p.m.
The man was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center by police and was later pronounced dead from his injuries at 5:43 p.m. Police identified the man as Naseem James from Olney.
There are no arrests at this time but police said several 9mm and .40 caliber handguns were recovered from the scene.
Anyone with information in connection with the fatal shooting is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call/text the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477). There is a $20,000 reward being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
