Man shot in the head, killed in Fairhill, police say

On the scene of the shooting in Fairhill, near Jose Manuel Collazo Park.
On the scene of the shooting in Fairhill, near Jose Manuel Collazo Park. Photo credit NBC10.

FAIRHILL (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia Police are investigating after a shooting this Saturday evening left a man dead in Fairhill.

Officials said the shooting happened just before 7:40 p.m. on Howard Street, just off Allegheny Avenue. That’s the same block as Jose Manuel Collazo Park.

Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead minutes later on the scene at 7:45 p.m.

Police have made no arrests and are asking for the public's help with any leads. They also have not recovered any weapons in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information can contact the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS.

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