Weekend gun violence: Deadly overnight shooting in West Philadelphia

Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in West Philadelphia late Saturday night.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in West Philadelphia late Saturday night.

What we know:

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. on the 5800 block of Alter Street.

A 37-year-old man, whose identity has yet to be released, was found shot multiple times throughout his body.

He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

What we don't know:

A motive is still unknown and no arrests have been made.

An investigation is underway.

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