Man shot in stomach at North Philadelphia restaurant dies, police say
A man died after a shooting in North Philadelphia Wednesday night.
The man was shot inside a Chinese takeout restaurant near 8th Street and West Erie Avenue in Franklinville and then went outside, where police found him just after 8:30 p.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
The 34-year-old man had a gunshot wound in the stomach and was taken to Temple University Hospital by a private ambulance, according to police.
The man, later identified as Reginald Jones, was pronounced dead at 8:53 p.m.
No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered. Small said police are reviewing surveillance video from the restaurant, which shows there was an argument before the shooting.
The Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call/text the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
