21-year-old killed, 25-year-old injured in North Philadelphia shooting

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
21-year-old killed, 19-year-old injured in N Philly shooting
21-year-old killed, 19-year-old injured in N Philly shooting: Katie Katro reports during Action News Mornings, August 7, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for two suspects after a double shooting in North Philadelphia turned deadly.



Officers were called to the 1500 block of Allegheny Avenue just after 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.



They found a 21-year-old man and 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.



Police say the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital.



The 25-year-old is listed in critical condition.



Investigators are looking for two men they believe are connected to the shooting.



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This article has been updated to reflect that police have corrected the age of the second victim.

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