29 shots fired in fatal shooting of man in Northern Liberties; masked gunmen sought

NORTHERN LIBERTIES - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Northern Liberties overnight.

The incident occurred at midnight Monday on the 900 block of North Marshall Street.

An off-duty officer reported witnessing a shooting and two masked male suspects taking off on bikes. The victim was scooped up by police, but succumbed to his injuries.

The 21-year-old man was shot multiple times in the neck, chest, torso, back and leg. Police said he lived a few blocks from where he was found shot and laying on the sidewalk across from a school.

Officials said 29 shots were fired in close proximity to the victim from two semi-automatic weapons. The victim was reportedly armed at the time of the shooting. The victim has yet to be identified.

No arrests have been made at this time. A weapon was recovered. This is an ongoing investigation.

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