Philadelphia

25-year-old man shot to death in Philly's East Poplar neighborhood

A man was killed in a morning shooting along the 1100 block of Franklin Street on Monday

Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a 25-year-old man, who had been shot in an incident that happened in the city's East Poplar neighborhood, died Monday shortly after he was dropped off at a local hospital.

According to police, the man -- who officials have not yet provided the identity of -- was shot in the arm, back and pelvis in an incident that happened at about 9:48 a.m. along the 1100 block of N. Franklin Street.

Law enforcement officials said the man was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced at about 10:42 a.m.

Officials said an investigation is ongoing though, no weapon was recovered and no arrests have yet been made.

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