Man dead after suspected road rage shooting in North Philadelphia

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and whether road rage played a role.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia that may have stemmed from a road rage incident.

Officers on patrol near Broad and Erie streets spotted someone inside a Ford SUV firing at a Dodge Ram just before 1:30 a.m. Police began pursuing both vehicles.

During the investigation, a third vehicle, a GMC Yukon, crashed at Germantown Avenue and Tioga Street. When officers stopped to check on the driver, they discovered he had been shot.

The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

Police eventually caught up with the Ford SUV near Erie Avenue and Sydenham Street. Investigators say they recovered a gun and shell casings from the vehicle.

The SUV's driver was taken into custody. Two people inside the Dodge Ram were not injured.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and whether road rage played a role.