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Police: Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed In West Oak Lane

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Gun violence continues to plague the city of Philadelphia as a barrage of bullets leaves a man dead in West Oak Lane. It happened on the 6700 block of North Sydenham Street around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say at least 35 shots were fired. Eyewitnesses say two shooters got out of a white vehicle and opened fire striking that victim before taking off.

A parked car and a nearby home were also struck by the gunfire.

The victim was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead around 8:50 p.m.

No arrests have been made.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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