Man Shot Dead in University City Home

Man's sister finds his body

A man was found shot multiple times in the living room of a townhouse in University City Sunday, according to Philadelphia Police.

Investigators say the body of Frank Trower, 21, was discovered by his sister around 4 p.m in the townhouse Trower rented on the 3900 block of Market Street.

Police say he was shot multiple times in the head.

No weapon was recovered from the scene, there were no signs of forced entry and the motive was unclear, police said. 

No arrests were immediately made.


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