2 men dead after double shooting in Wynnefield section of Philadelphia

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Monday, May 22, 2023
2 men killed in deadly double shooting in Philadelphia
Police are investigating a deadly double shooting in Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly double shooting in Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood.



Investigators said the shooting happened just after 3 a.m. Monday in the 1700 block of North Ruby Street.



That's where a 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were found shot.



One man died at the scene and the other died in the hospital, police said.



Police said they found a stolen 9mm gun, welder's gloves and a spark plug - possibly used to break into cars - at the scene.



Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police.



The investigation is ongoing.



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