2PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was fatally shot late Sunday afternoon on a busy stretch of road in Northeast Philadelphia, prompting a homicide investigation.

The gunfire erupted around 4:44 p.m. in the 5000 block of Summerdale Avenue.

Responding officers from the 2nd District found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound before rushing him to Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:00 p.m.

Key Points

A man was shot and killed on the 5000 block of Summerdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia

The victim was taken to Einstein Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival

Police have not made any arrests and are still working to determine a motive

Police secure scene as homicide detectives investigate

Investigators cordoned off the area and began processing evidence

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