2 dead, 1 arrested after triple shooting in Tacony: police

Digital Brief: May 6, 2023 (AM)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- One person was arrested after two people died in a triple shooting in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Saturday. Police responded to the area of 6700 Torresdale Ave around 5:35 p.m.

Police say a 44-year-old man was shot once in the head, a 42-year-old man was shot once in the right abdomen and a 20-year-old man was shot twice in the right leg and a grazed wound to his chest.

The 44-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene around 5:44 p.m. and the 42-year-old was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The 20-year-old was taken to the same hospital by a private car and officials say he is in stable condition.

Police say a weapon was recovered.

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates.

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