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Police: 2 Men Shot More Than 20 Times In Philly Double Homicide

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Two people are dead after a gunman opened fire on two men more than 20 times.

It happened on Thursday night on 68th Avenue and Old York Road in the East Oak Lane section of the city.

 

Police say a 22-year-old man was shot 19 times by the gunman. He later died at the hospital.

The second victim, a 26-year-old man, was shot six times. He also died at the hospital.

The shooting happened inside of a Subaru. Police say the suspect was in the backseat when he opened fire on the driver and passenger.

The suspect fled on foot. Police say he is a black man wearing a dark jacket and tan pants. He may be in his 20s.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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