West Philadelphia Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Teens Dead Just Steps Away From Day Care Center

Philadelphia PA

22 July, 2021

12:11 PM

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CBS Philadelphia July 22, 2021 Two teenagers were killed and another hospitalized after a triple shooting in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon. Police said it happened just after 12 p.m. in the 200 block of North 56th Street. A vehicle occupied by at least four people was driving, when at least one suspect shot several times into the vehicle, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Frank Vanore. Authorities said the 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in his chest and stomach. He was rushed to an area hospital, where police said he later died from his injuries. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.