2 Men Killed In South Philadelphia Shooting
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A double murder is under investigation in South Philadelphia. Two men, 24 years old, were shot around 10 p.m. Friday near the intersection of South 6th Street and Snyder Avenue.
Eyewitness News obtained surveillance video of the incident, which shows the moment the two men were shot and killed. After the shootings, the apparent gunmen leave the scene in a getaway car while one of the victims lay in the street.
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One of the victims was shot multiple times in the head and body and died at Presbyterian Hospital.
The other victim was shot five times and was pronounced dead at Jefferson Hospital.
Reminiscent of the shooting were visible on Snyder Avenue on Saturday morning. At least three cars were hit by bullets and shell casing markers lined the streets.
Neighbors said they were too shaken up to speak for fear of retaliation.
Investigators are searching for the suspect.
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