Man killed on Broad Street in Philly's Fern Rock neighborhood

A 22-year-old man died after being shot four times at the intersection of Broad and Chew streets Saturday night

Police officers investigate after a man was killed at Broad and Chew streets in Philadelphia's Fern Rock neighborhood late Saturday.
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Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was killed in the city's Fern Rock neighborhood early Sunday.

According to police, the incident happened at about 11:27 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of N. Broad and W. Chew streets.

Law enforcement officials said that officers responding to a reported shooting found 22-year-old man laying in the street after he had been shot four times, including at least once in the chest.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where officials said, he was pronounced at 11:43 p.m.

On Monday, police identified the victim as Tamere Mountcastle from the Fern Rock neighborhood.

Officers were able to recover at least two shell casings from the street, but no arrests have yet been made. Police said an investigation is ongoing.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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