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Gunman Fires 22 Shots, 2 Teens Struck

Two teenagers are in the hospital after they were struck in the third shooting in four nights in an Olney community.  

The 15-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were on the 100 block of Roselyn Street late Wednesday afternoon when an unidentified gunman fired 22 shots. 

The 15-year-old was struck in the shoulder while the 18-year-old was struck in the stomach. They were both taken to Einstein Hospital. The 15-year-old is stable while the 18-year-old is in critical condition. 

The shooting occurred within a three block radius of two previous shootings. A triple shooting occurred on the 100 block of Widener Street Sunday and a double shooting occurred on Nedro Avenue Monday night. Officials have not yet revealed whether the three shootings are related. 

If you have information on any of the shootings, please call Philadelphia Police. 

 
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