Man, 38, fatally shot in broad daylight in East Germantown
A shooting in East Germantown claimed the life of a 38-year-old man Tuesday morning.
EAST GERMANTOWN - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in broad daylight in East Germantown.
The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 700 block of East Locust Avenue.
Police said the 38-year-old man was shot once in the back and transported to the hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
No arrests have been made at this time, though a weapon was recovered. This is an ongoing investigation.
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