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Suspect In Custody In Connection To Fatal Rhawnhurst Carjacking: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man is in Philadelphia Police custody on Sunday in connection to a deadly carjacking in Rhawnhurst that killed a father of four, according to officials. George Briscella, 60, was shot and killed during a carjacking in the 2100 block of Afton Street on Feb 6.

Suspect In Custody In Connection To Fatal Rhawnhurst Carjacking: Sources

Police responded to the 2100 block of Afton Street on the night of Feb. 6 for a report of "a person with a gun." When they arrived, they found Briscella suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen and back. He was transported to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital but was pronounced dead at 9:02 p.m., according to officials.

Officials have not yet released the man's identity or the charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

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