1 Dead in N. Philly Shooting

Police are looking for the gunman.

An investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a man in North Philadelphia just after 11 p.m. Wednesday.

The incident occurred at the intersection of 19th and West Cumberland Streets.

Police say that a male victim was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a gunshot wound to the head.

Police have not identified any suspects, although they do have a description. They say the gunman is a black male, 5 feet 10 inches. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

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