Man killed in northeast Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA — A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in the city’s 15th District on the 20XX block of E. Cheltenham Avenue on Thursday evening.

Police said the victim, a Hispanic male, was shot multiple times at approximately 7:08 p.m. He was transported to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m.

Authorities have not identified a motive for the shooting, and no arrests have been made. No weapons have been recovered from the scene, which remains under active investigation.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip via the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

This marks another unresolved case of gun violence in the city as police work to determine what led to the fatal shooting.


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