36-year-old man shot dead in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - August 6, 2013 (WPVI) -- Police say a 36-year-old man was shot dead in the city's Kensington section late Monday night.

The shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of G and Allegheny Avenue.

A suspect opened fire with a semi-automatic weapon, striking the victim along with several parked cars and two houses, police say.

The victim collapsed in the middle of Allegheny Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene.

So far, no arrest has been made but police say there are plenty of private surveillance cameras in the area.

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