Man found fatally shot in the head inside burning SUV in Philadelphia: police

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Investigators say a 45-year-old man was found shot in the back of the head inside a burning car overnight in Philadelphia.

What we know:

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 4300 block of Malta Street in Juniata Park around 12:30 a.m. for reports of a person with a gun, according to preliminary information.

Police and first responders found a Dodge Durango completely engulfed in flames in the rear of the property. A 45-year-old man was found in the driver's seat of the vehicle fatally shot in the back of the head.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.

No arrests have been reported and police have not shared a description of a possible suspect. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the homicide should contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

There is a $20k reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

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