Man dies after overnight shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Man dies after overnight shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia
Man dies after overnight shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after an overnight shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia.

Police were called to Wagner Avenue, between 10th and 11th streets, around 12:17 a.m. Monday.

That's where officers discovered a 38-year-old man dead at the scene.

He had been shot once in the head and once in the leg.

The victim was taken to Einstein Medical Center by police but was pronounced dead at 12:31 a.m.

Police are now looking for two male suspects, dressed in dark clothing, who fled the scene westbound. Investigators say a weapon has been recovered.

The name of the man killed has not been released.

There is no word on a motive.

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