Philadelphia

Gunman Kills 1, Injures Another in Brewerytown

A man was killed while another is in the hospital following a double shooting in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia.

The 25-year-old man and 45-year-old man were on the 1700 block of N. Newkirk Street at 9:24 p.m. Saturday when a gunman opened fire. The 25-year-old man was struck once in the chest and the 45-year-old man was struck once in the chest as well. They were both taken to Hahnemann Hospital.

The 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at 10:15 p.m. Officials have not yet revealed the 45-year-old man’s condition.

The shooting occurred around the same time a 24-year-old man was shot in the head on the 1900 block of Colonial Street in West Oak Lane. He was taken to Einstein Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

No arrests have been made in either shooting.

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