Police say a 33-year-old man was shot in the head and stomach, while a 20-year-old was shot in the back.
Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a deadly double shooting that took place on Monday afternoon.
Police say the shooting occurred on the 1300 block of West Girard Avenue in the North Philadelphia section of the city at 12:13 p.m. According to authorities, a 33-year-old man was shot once in the head and once in the stomach. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:34 p.m., police say.
A second victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, was shot in the back, officials say. He was also transported to Temple University Hospital, where he is in critical condition, authorities say.
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