Two critically injured in double shooting in Philadelphia on Germantown Avenue

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September 23, 2024

PHILADELPHIA — Two people were critically injured in a double shooting Sunday night in the city’s 25th District, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. on the 3000 block of Germantown Avenue.

The first victim, a 20-year-old male, was shot once in the neck and once in the foot. He was transported to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle and is in critical but stable condition, police said.

The second victim, a 20-year-old female, sustained a gunshot wound to the back of the head. She was transported to Temple University Hospital by Medic 22 and is also in critical but stable condition.

No weapons were recovered at the scene, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are holding the scene for further investigation.

Police have not released additional information as the investigation remains ongoing.

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