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Driver shot in the head, killed in North Phila

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Authorities say the driver of a Mercedes was shot in the head by two men in North Philadelphia.

It happened around 10:00 Saturday evening at the intersection of West Cumberland and North Reese streets.

The 33-year-old man was behind the wheel when two men walked up and opened fire, striking him in the head.

The victim was taken to Temple University hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made but police are looking at surveillance from a camera mounted on a residence nearby.

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