Police: 42-year-old man killed in ambush situation in Northeast Philadelphia

Two gunmen ambush and fatally shoot man in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man has died after being shot in Northeast Philadelphia. The shooting happened just before midnight on Marcella Street. 

Police found the 42-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds on a porch outside of a house.

They say two shooters approached the man and began shooting at him in front of the house.

Police tell CBS3 the suspects shot into the house as well, but nobody else was injured. 

"This is clearly an ambush situation. We are currently trying to piece together what the motive is," Inspector D F Pace said. "It's unclear at this time. We do not have anyone in custody."

Police say witnesses saw one suspect running from the scene wearing a red overcoat.

They're now looking through surveillance video to find more clues that might help their investigation.

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