PHILADELPHIA, PA – Wednesday morning witnessed two separate deadly shootings in Philadelphia, adding to a series of violent incidents in the city.
The first shooting occurred on the 3100 block of Wellington Street at 8:15 a.m., where a 45-year-old man was shot in the chest. He was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead. Police have identified a suspect, but no arrests have been made yet.
The second incident unfolded at 8:26 a.m. on the 2200 block of Strahle Street. A 33-year-old man was shot in the leg and back and was declared dead at the scene by medics.
An arrest has been made, and two weapons were recovered. The suspect’s identity remains undisclosed.
These shootings followed a mass shooting in North Philadelphia and a triple shooting on I-95. All victims in these incidents, including the Wellington Street and Strahle Street shootings, were Hispanic men, according to the police. The investigations are ongoing, and further details are awaited.