Philadelphia

Man Dies in Hunting Park Shooting

A man died on a Philadelphia street early Saturday after police say someone shot him.

Police responded to Wingohocking Street near 8th, in Hunting Park, just before 1:30 a.m., authorities said. There, officers found a man estimated to be in his late 20s or early 30s lying on the pavement, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Medics pronounced the man dead there a short time later.

Police have not yet identified the victim, and said they have not made any arrests.

Crime-scene investigators worked at the scene for several hours early Saturday. It's unclear if anyone witnessed the shooting.

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