1 dead, 1 injured after gunfire erupts in West Philadelphia

The second victim was another 20-year-old man who was shot multiple times.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023
Man dies after being shot twice in the legs in West Philadelphia
Man dies after being shot twice in the legs in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 20-year-old man is dead after a double shooting in West Philadelphia on Saturday night.

It happened on the 500 block of South Salford Street just before 11:30 p.m.

Police say the victim was shot four times, including once in each leg.

He was transported to a nearby hospital by police, where he was later pronounced dead.

The second victim was another 20-year-old man who was shot multiple times.

He was transported to Lankenau Medical Center in a private vehicle, where he was placed in stable condition.

No weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.