Watch CBS News

Police: 40-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Stabbed In Chest In West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 40-year-old man has died after Philadelphia police say he was stabbed in the chest. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of 54th and Delancey Streets in West Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Police say the victim was stabbed in the left side of his chest and was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital.

He was pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m.

No arrests have been made.

An investigation remains ongoing.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Philadelphia police originally classified the incident as a shooting. It was a fatal stabbing.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.