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Two Dead, One Injured in New Year’s Day Shooting in Northeast Philadelphia

Police hold the private vehicle used to transport victims to Temple University Hospital during the ongoing homicide investigation.

Overview

  • Officers were called shortly after 11 a.m. to the 7100 block of Oakland Street in Northeast Philadelphia for reports of gunfire.
  • One victim found at the scene was taken by police to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m.
  • Two additional victims arrived at Temple University Hospital by private vehicle, where one was pronounced dead at 11:52 a.m.
  • The condition of the surviving victim has not been specified by authorities.
  • Homicide detectives are investigating, no arrests or motive have been announced, and police are holding the private vehicle at Temple.