Drexel Hill man killed in West Phila. shooting

Police yesterday identified a 19-year-old man shot Sunday night in West Philadelphia as Samuel Brown of the 4800 block of State Road, Drexel Hill.

Brown and an 18-year-old companion were found with gunshot wounds when police responded to a call at 63d Street and Columbia Avenue. The men were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Brown was pronounced dead about 8:30 p.m. The other man was listed in grave condition. Police said they had no suspects or motive. - Vernon Clark