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Police Investigate Deadly Shooting In Southwest Philadelphia

/ CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened shortly after 12 a.m. Saturday near 55th and Lansdowne Avenue in the city's Carroll Park neighborhood.

Police say a 27-year-old man was shot in the throat. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say they have no suspect or motive.

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First published on August 16, 2014 / 9:13 AM EDT

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