Police: Double shooting leaves 2 men dead in West Philadelphia; 4 gunmen sought

Police are looking for four gunmen who used a car stolen in a carjacking last December.
Saturday, March 5, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a double shooting that left two men dead in West Philadelphia.

The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on the 1200 block of N. 58th Street.
[Ads /]
Police say a 20-year-old man was shot once in the chest.

The second victim, an 18-year-old male, was shot 16 times through the body.

Both victims were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they died from their injuries.

The 20-year-old victim was reportedly wanted for a shooting at 52nd and Parrish streets last year.



Police believe the incident was drug-related and are looking for four gunmen who used a car stolen in a carjacking last December.
[Ads /]
Officials say 35 shell casings were found at the scene.

The incident was also reportedly caught on video.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police at 215-686-TIPS.

Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.