This outbreak of violence comes as the murder rate in Philadelphia has been trending down significantly this year.
Philadelphia police are investigating four separate homicides in less than 24 hours.Philadelphia police are investigating four separate homicides in less than 24 hours.around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Police believe two bullets went through the rear window, with one hitting the driver. Investigators do not yet know where the bullets came from. You could see the crime scene unit gathering evidence near the Popeye's restaurant. The victim died at the hospital. "You see a dark color vehicle traveling south on Park Avenue. A passenger gets out, walks up to the victim, and fires at least one shot and that's when the victim collapses," said Chief Inspector Scott Small.
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