Man dead after shooting at hotel parking lot near Philadelphia International Airport, police say
A man is dead after he was shot in the chest outside of the Hampton Inn by the Philadelphia International Airport early Sunday morning, according to police.
It happened around 5 a.m. near Bartram Avenue and 86th Street in Southwest Philadelphia.
CBS News Philadelphia was on the scene and saw some cars in the parking lot with bullet holes and shattered windows. Police were also seen towing a white car from the parking lot.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead just before 9 a.m.
One person was taken into custody.
Officials said investigators are working with the Special Victims Unit to figure out if the shooting was connected to a sexual assault case.
Police have not released any identities or charges yet as the investigation into the shooting continues.
