Philadelphia

Man shot and killed at rooming house in Olney, police say

Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside of a house in Philadelphia Tuesday night.

Police said at around 8:04 p.m. officers responded to a fatal shooting at a rooming house located at 5400 N. 5th Street in Olney.

When officers arrived, they located a 21-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead by firefighters on Engine 61 at 8:12 p.m., according to law enforcement.

The victim has not been identified by officials yet.

There have been no arrests or weapons recovered at the scene. Police are currently investigating.

This is a developing story; it will be updated as information becomes available.

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