Runners, walkers, cyclists, and scooter riders carried on with their workouts on Kelly Drive on Sunday morning, passing the boathouse parking lot where a man was found shot to death Saturday morning.
Runners, walkers, cyclists, and scooter riders carried on with their workouts on Kelly Drive on Sunday morning, passing the boathouse parking lot where a manThe turnout along Philadelphia’s popular riverside recreational trail seemed like that of any sunny, summer weekend morning.“I’m out here four out of five days a week, and I’m not going to change my routine,” said Kenneth Early, 37, a SEPTA bus driver from North Philly and devoted walker.
Police reported no arrests and provided no additional information Sunday about the 31-year-old man who had been shot in the back of the head shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday near the boathouse facilities for Temple and St. Joseph’s Universities and St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. “We hope the city will increase safety and security measures for everyone who uses the area, including our student-athletes, coaches, and families,” Bill Arvington, a spokesman for the Prep, said in an email.
Parks and Recreation spokesperson Maita Soukup said the department has heard from an increasing number of people who are concerned about security in the area. “We have responded with a targeted ranger presence, additional signage, and a public awareness effort,” she said in an email Sunday. “Parks and Recreation leadership will continue working closely with the Philadelphia Police Department to address the issue of illegal parking and congregating overnight on Kelly Drive.
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