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Man fatally shot at North Philly corner store

The shooting happened at the corner of 27th Street and Montgomery Avenue.

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A man was shot to death Monday afternoon at a corner store in North Philadelphia, police said.

The man, described as in his 30s, was shot twice in the chest just after 1:20 p.m. inside Madera Grocery and Deli at Montgomery Avenue and 27th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

Police said at least one person was in custody and a gun was recovered. The motive may have involved an attempted robbery, police said.