Man Shot Dead in Southwest Philly

Police arrested a suspect only a few blocks away from the crime scene.

A man is dead after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened on 8400 Lindbergh Boulevard around 5:20 p.m. Police say a man in his mid 20’s was shot once in the forehead and once in the throat. He was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m.

Police arrested a suspect only a few blocks away from the crime scene. They have not released the suspect’s identity or any motive in the shooting.


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