2 Killed In Separate Shootings Tuesday Morning: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA — Two people are dead after two separate shootings in Philadelphia Tuesday morning.

The first shooting happened at about 10:18 a.m. on the 2800 block of North Van Pelt Street.

Police were called to that area for a report of a shooting, and when they arrived, they found an adult man suffering from gunshots to his chest.

The man was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:40 a.m.

Then, another shooting happened at about 11:06 a.m. on the 3500 block of North Franklin Street.

Officers who were called to the area found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his head.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m.

Police have not made arrests in either shooting, nor have they identified motives.

Anyone who has information on these shootings should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.