Philadelphia

Man dies after being dropped off at firehouse with gunshot wound in Overbrook

A wounded man died after being dropped at a firehouse in West Philadelphia Tuesday night.

At 7:32 p.m. a man, approximately between the ages 20 to 30, was dropped off at Engine 54 station in the city's Overbrook neighborhood after he had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the police.

He was then transported to the hospital by medics and was pronounced dead at 7:59 p.m., police said.

At this time police say they have recovered a gun but no arrests have been made.

An investigation, officials said, is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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