12-year-old child among three dead following triple shooting in Philadelphia
Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed three people, including a 12-year-old child.
At least 12 shots were fired at the scene, according to police.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed three people, including a 12-year-old child.
It happened just after 2 p.m. Thursday on the 700 block of E. Locust Avenue in the city's Germantown section.
When officers arrived they found a man in his 40s and another man in his 30s suffering from gunshot wounds. A short distance later, police say a 12-year-old was found shot a short distance from the men.
All three victims were taken to an area hospital where they died.
At least 12 shots were fired at the scene, according to police.
"We know that the two adult males were hit right at the top of the block, right by Crowson (Street), where they were found by police. It appears the juvenile was able to run towards his residence and was found a short distance away from the adults," said Deputy Commissioner Investigations Frank Vanore.
Officers are investigating reports that a vehicle may be involved.
At least one gunman is still being sought at this time.
Further details on the shooting were not immediately available.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.
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Source: WPVI-TV
