Officials announce arrest after double shooting in West Philadelphia

Officials say the 26-year-old was held at the hospital by police awaiting charges.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Officials: Man arrested following West Philly double shooting
Officials announced an arrest after a double shooting left two men wounded in West Philadelphia Tuesday.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Officials announced an arrest after a double shooting left two men wounded in West Philadelphia Tuesday.



The incident happened right at noon time at 54th and Media streets.



Police say an 18-year-old man was shot in the left shoulder, head and back.



A 26-year-old man was also shot once in the left shoulder.



They were both taken to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and are expected to survive.



Officials say the 26-year-old was held at the hospital by police awaiting charges.



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