PA Man Nicholas Flacco ID’d As Son Of Philly Cop Shot Dead Saturday At FDR Tailgating Party

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, PA. (THECOUNT) — Nicholas Flacco has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting Saturday night in FDR Park in South Philly.

Flacco, 20, the son of Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector of Internal Affairs, Chris Flacco, was fatally shot around 10 p.m. inside FDR Park on the 1400 block of Pattison Avenue.

Reports say Flacco had just returned from college to celebrate his birthday with a group of friends when he was fatally shot.

Police said he and his friends attended a Phillies game and were tailgating in FDR park when they got into an argument with another group, reports 6ABC.

Investigators said during the argument someone in the other group brandished a weapon and opened fire into Flacco’s group, striking him in the chest.

Flacco was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Police said no arrests have been made and suspect or motive information was provided by officials.

Anyone with possible information may contact police at 911.

Geo quick facts: FDR is a large urban park offering a golf course, sports fields, fishing lakes & the American Swedish Museum. South Philadelphia, known for its Italian and Irish communities, is one of the city’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods. In addition to traditional Italian eateries, the area is known for its Vietnamese pho restaurants, Mexican taquerias and dive bars. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex is home to the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers, as well as the lively XFINITY Live! dining and entertainment venue – wikipedia.