19-Year-Old Dies After Being Shot In Head While Driving In Holmesburg, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A shooting has turned a Northeast Philadelphia street corner into a crime scene. According to police, a 19-year-old man was found shot at Tolbut and Ditman Streets in Holmesburg around 2 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the man was shot at least once in the head while driving at the intersection.

At least 40 shell casings were found at the scene including some from an assault rifle, officials say.

The victim was rushed to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at 4:16 a.m.

So far, no arrests have been made as police search for a motive.

This is the 133rd homicide in Philadelphia this year, which is a 15% increase compared to May 9 of 2019.