Police capture suspect just minutes after deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

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Police capture suspect just minutes after deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

A homicide suspect is in custody thanks to the quick actions of Philadelphia police Monday night.

A homicide suspect is in custody thanks to the quick actions of Philadelphia police Monday night.

What we know:

Officers were just a half-block away when they heard gunshots near the intersection of North 66th Street and Lebanon Avenue just before 7 p.m.

At least 13 shots were fired at a 35-year-old man, killing him. Police say the victim was targeted.

The officers chased the suspected shooter as he took off in a stolen vehicle, then on foot.

He was caught several blocks away.

What we don't know:

Police say the suspect is a 27-year-old man, but his identity has yet to be released. The identity of the victim is also still unknown.

No word on a motive for the deadly shooting.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.

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