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West Philly Double Shooting Leaves 30-Year-Old Man Dead, Teen Hospitalized: Police

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A double shooting in the Carroll Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia left a 30-year-old man dead Friday night, police said. It happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of North 55th Street.

Police said the man was shot multiple times throughout his body and rushed to an area hospital, where he later died.

A 17-year-old boy was also shot in the incident. Police said the teen was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle and placed in stable condition.

According to police, a weapon has been recovered.

A person of interest is in custody, but it's unclear at this time if there will be any charges.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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