Man killed near West Philadelphia basketball court

WEST PHILADELPHIA - August 6, 2013 (WPVI) -- A 33-year-old man was shot and killed near a West Philadelphia basketball court late Monday night, police say.

The incident happened around 11:00 p.m. on the 500 block of North Creighton Street near Westminister Avenue.

Police say the victim was shot in the head with a semi-automatic weapon while sitting on a bench near the court.

The victim was taken by private car to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A total of 11 shell casings were found at the scene.

There is no word on any arrests or a motive.

Get more Local/State »

homicide, shooting, west philadelphia, philadelphia, local/state

• Comment Now
• Email
• Print
• Report a typo
•