Sources: Potential suspect in fatal shooting in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section may be victim's brother
A man was shot to death in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia, and the suspected shooter may be his own brother.
As police investigate, a family member is reacting to the tragedy.
"As far as I know, he was a good man. He was a good man, good father, you know. He did basically anything for his family," Sheila Hayes said of the victim, who she says is her niece's husband.
Sheila Hayes was speaking of the man who police say was shot to death in a home in the 3800 block of North Franklin Street.
"He'll help you," she said, "Like when you need something, he'll help you."
Officers responded to a call for help shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found the victim had been shot in the head.
He was transported to Temple Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Sources tell 6abc the situation is domestic, and the potential suspect may be the victim's brother.
Police don't have a motive, but Hayes says her niece told her before the shooting that there was an argument.
"They were arguing before she left the house," said Hayes. "She was telling him to go and take a walk somewhere and he refused to take a walk."
Police have not officially confirmed if the suspected shooter is the victim's brother. They are only saying the victim was shot by a "known offender."
Family members, meanwhile, are doing what they can to comfort loved ones left behind.
"I just want to say I'm sorry for my niece's loss," she said. "I'll be praying for her."
Police have not released the name of the victim. They're working on a description of the suspect as they continue to search for him.
