Philadelphia shooting: One dead and two injured in Olney
- Philadelphia shooting near 193 Widener leaves one person dead and two injured
- Initially reported as a double shooting, police later confirmed a triple shooting
- One victim found unresponsive, leading to a tragic homicide
On Thursday night, a triple shooting in Philadelphia’s Olney section resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man, CBS News reported. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. on the 5800 block of Mascher Street.
The 25-year-old man was shot once in the back and was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m. at Einstein Hospital.
Additionally, a 28-year-old man suffered two gunshot wounds to his right leg, while the third victim, a 31-year-old man, was shot once in the hip. Both of these individuals were reported to be in stable condition by authorities.
Here’s a timeline of the events:
First Update
Police were alerted to a shooting in the vicinity and discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds. Authorities initiated a search for a possible third person in response to the incident.
Second Update
The situation escalated when authorities confirmed a shooting had occurred. Alongside the initial two individuals, police located a third person who had also sustained gunshot wounds. Sadly, one of the victims was found unresponsive, signifying the gravity of their injuries.
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Third Update
Tragedy struck as one male victim succumbed to the gunshot wounds, resulting in a homicide. The loss of life has deeply affected the community, leaving them searching for answers.
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