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.
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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.
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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.
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