A young man was killed while his father is fighting for his life after they were both shot by a gunman who later fired at responding Philadelphia police.
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2 killed, 5 wounded in overnight shootings across Philadelphia, police say
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The victim, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead a short time after the shooting.
PHILADELPHIA - Two men are dead and five others are wounded following a violent night of gun violence across Philadelphia, including a triple shooting that injured two teens.
Authorities in Fairmount responded to the 4500 block of Poplar Street just after 10 p.m. Wednesday for reports of gunfire. Officers found a 29-year-old man shot in the head, chest and legs.
The unidentified victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died, according to police. Officers did not immediately announce any arrests following the deadly shooting.
15-year-old dies after shooting in North Philadelphia; 2 gunmen wanted WPVI
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Philadelphia police are searching for two gunmen after a teenager was shot and killed on Tuesday night.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of West Somerset Street in North Philadelphia section.
The entire incident was captured on camera.
Small said two gunmen wearing dark clothing opened fire.
At least 12 shell casings were found at the scene.
Officers found the 15-year-old boy lying on the sidewalk.
He had been shot in the chest and was unresponsive.
The teen was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
15-year-old boy killed in hail of gunfire in Strawberry Mansion, police say
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Police said two gunmen opened fire on a 15-year-old Tuesday night in Strawberry Mansion.
STRAWBERRY MANSION - Philadelphia police said at least a dozen shots were fired during a deadly shooting on Tuesday night that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2500 block of West Somerset Street around 10:30 p.m. Police said the unnamed 15-year-old was found shot in the chest.
The young victim was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 11 p.m.