Man, 36, shot and killed inside pickup truck in West Philadelphia

WEST PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - A man has died after police say he was shot while sitting inside of a pickup truck in West Philadelphia early Thursday morning.

The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. near 49th and Catherine Streets.

Police say they received a call for a man in a pickup truck needing assistance. When they arrived on scene they found the 36-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the truck, which was still running.

The victim was pronounced dead a short time later.

Shell casings found in the passenger seat of the truck have led investigators believe the gunman was either inside the car at the time of the shooting, or had leaned through the open window before opening fire.

No arrests have been made at this time, but police are hoping nearby surveillance footage will help them in their investigation.