PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman who opened fire overnight in North Philadelphia, killing a 16-year-old boy and wounding a 12-year-old.
Witnesses say the gunman appeared to be 5-foot-6 and wore dark clothing, but investigators may get a better idea after talking to the 12-year-old, who in stable condition at Temple University Hospital.
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“Right now our scene consists of eight shell casings, four projectiles, and four strike marks on the actual property – one on the door and three on the wall. It appears to be unoccupied,” said Philadelphia Police Capt. George Fuchs.
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