DoorDash delivery driver shot in head, killed in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.

It happened on the 1000 block of South Ithan Street around 9:30 p.m. in Kingsessing, according to Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small.

Small said a man in his 40s who was delivering for DoorDash was found lying next to his running vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Two spent shell casings that appeared to come from a semi-automatic rifle and a DoorDash bag were found just a few inches from the victims at the scene.

The delivery driver was taken to Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead after 10 p.m., Small said. Police identified the driver as MD Mahfuzul Haque. 

"We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss," a DoorDash spokesperson said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement to assist their investigation in order to help bring those responsible for this senseless act to justice."

Small said the shots were fired at close range, and while investigators are still working to determine a motive for the killing, believe it was possibly a setup.

"We did find an address in the area that we believe he was making a delivery to, but when we knocked on the that door, the people that answered said they did not order any food," Small said.

Police are searching for three males who were wearing dark clothing and masks in connection with the deadly shooting.

The shooting remains under investigation.