18-year-old dies in double shooting at unknown location in Philadelphia

No arrests have been made, and police are still unsure where the double shooting took place.

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Sunday, May 28, 2023
1 dead, another critical after 2 young men show up to St. Christopher's Hospital with gunshot wounds
1 dead, another critical after 2 young men show up to St. Christopher's Hospital with gunshot wounds

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting in an unknown location on Sunday that left one person dead.

Police say the incident began at approximately 12:30 a.m. in an unidentified part of the city.

The first victim, an 18-year-old male, was shot once in the neck. Another victim, a 21-year-old male, was shot four times in the arms.

Both victims were transported to St. Cristopher's Hospital by private vehicle, officials say.

The 18-year-old died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Officers say the second victim was listed in critical condition and transported to Temple University Hospital.

No arrests have been made, and police are still unsure where the double shooting took place.