Man killed in Kensington shooting

A 29-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night in Kensington, authorities said.

Just before 8 p.m., officers were called to the 3000 block of N. Water Street, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right leg, police said. He was taken to Temple University Hospital and died at around 8:40 p.m., according to the PPD.

Authorities identified the man Tuesday morning as Nicholas Delgado and said he lived around the corner from where he was killed.

Police reported no arrests in the aftermath of the shooting, and investigators did not provide a possible motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact PPD’s Homicide Division at 215-686-3334 or call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Since the beginning of 2024, 111 people have been murdered in Philadelphia, down 37% compared to the same point last year, according to police statistics.

Counseling, peer support and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.

Jack Tomczuk

Jack Tomczuk is a Philadelphia native who started as a news reporter for Metro in March 2020 (just a couple days before COVID hit). Previously, he wrote for the Northeast Times, The Sun newspapers in Burlington and Camden counties and the Press of Atlantic City.

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