Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 critical in North Phila.

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Sunday, July 23, 2017
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NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A double shooting in North Philadelphia has killed one man and left another man critically injured.



The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday along the 700 block of East Russell Street.



Both victims were transported to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle.



A 36-year-old Hispanic male sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, leg, and torso areas; and was later pronounced dead.



The second victim, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, was shot multiple times all over his body and immediately taken to surgery.



Police say no arrests have been made, and so far no word on a motive for the shooting.



The investigation is ongoing with the Homicide Unit.



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