Man accused of attempted break-ins shot, killed by Philly police after confrontation

A man who was allegedly attempting to break into homes was shot and killed by Philadelphia police following a confrontation in the Mayfair section of the city.

The incident began around 2:30 p.m. Friday when multiple 911 callers reported a man trying to enter homes on the 4100 block of Tyson Avenue.

Officers responding to the calls located the man in the 7000 block of Frankford Avenue, according to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.

Family members identified him as 26-year-old Jamir Cave. They say he was suffering from mental health issues.
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