Security Guard Dies After Bar Shooting

Man is 2nd vicitm to die after quadruple shooting in Nicetown

A second person has died following a quadruple shooting inside a Nicetown bar.

Richard Epps was working security at Lid's bar at 15th and Winohocking Streets when he was shot along with three others around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said.

Investigators say Epps, who was an armed guard, had his gun taken from and used against him. The shooter then fired on the other three victims.

Police described the scene inside the bar as a "bloodbath." One person died after arriving at Temple University Hospital. Epps and the other two victims were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Epps died of his injuries Thursday morning, according to police.

The shooter is still on the loose, but investigators are hoping security cameras will yield some clues.

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