Philadelphia

2 Killed, 1 Wounded in Delaware County Shooting

Police in Delaware County said a male opened fire at about 10:30 p.m. at a group standing on a corner in the Colwyn section of Darby Borough.

Authorities say a shooting at an intersection in a city near Philadelphia killed two people and wounded a third.

Police in Delaware County said a male opened fire at about 10:20 p.m. at a group standing on a corner in the Colwyn section of Darby Borough.

Police said at least 10 shots were fired. Three people were taken a local hospital where a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old later died. A 15-year-old youth was shot in the arm and is recovering.

The district attorney's office said the shooting may have involved a group of teenagers or young adults from southwest Philadelphia coming into the borough.

Officials said a nearby surveillance camera captured an image of the shooter, who is being sought.

Anyone with information shold contact Colwyn police at 484-494-4900 or Delaware County investigators at 610-891-4861.

Copyright AP - Associated Press
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