Philadelphia

Gunman Kills Man, Injures Another in Frankford

A man died from his injuries while another man is fighting for his life following a double shooting in the Frankford section of Philadelphia Tuesday night.

A 35-year-old man and another man in his mid-30s were on the 1500 block of Frankford Avenue at 7:21 p.m. when a gunman opened fire. The 35-year-old was struck several times while the man in his mid-30s was struck once in the chest and once in the back.

The man in his mid-30s was taken to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:02 p.m. The 35-year-old man was taken to Temple University Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

No arrests have been made.

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