Philadelphia

Man killed and 15-year-old injured in double shooting in Philly

A 20-year-old man has died following an afternoon shooting in the city's Onley neighborhood

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A man is dead and a minor is in the hospital following a double shooting that took place in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

According to police the incident happened at about 4:20 p.m. along 400 E. Wyoming Avenue where first responders found two people suffering from gunshot wounds -- 15-year-old boy, who was shot in the leg and a 20-year-old man, later identified as Orlando Negron, who was shot twice in the stomach and leg.

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Both victims were transported to the hospital, officials said.

The boy was placed in stable condition, however, police said that Negron was pronounced dead at 4:43 p.m.

Police have not made any arrests in this shooting but, an investigation, officials said, is ongoing.

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