Phoenixville man, 73, found shot dead in his home, Chester County DA says
Detectives found that the home’s back door had been unlocked, and two spent shell casings were in the kitchen.
Police in Phoenixville are investigating the murder of a man in his home on Tuesday, investigators said.
Ira Solomon, 73, was found shot dead inside his home on Dayton Street just before 1 p.m., according to a statement from Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan.
Detectives found that the home’s back door had been unlocked, and two spent shell casings were in the kitchen. A miniature baseball bat was also found near Solomon’s body.
There was no word on a motive, and no suspects had been arrested as of Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenixville police at 610-933-1180 or Chester County Detectives at 610-344-6866.