4 dead, 4 hurt in shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section; Suspect found in bulletproof vest
Four people were killed and four others were injured following a Monday night shooting in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
4 dead, 4 hurt in shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section; Suspect found in bulletproof vest
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Four people were killed and four others were injured following a Monday night shooting in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
Police said a total of six people were shot, including two children.
One of the people that died is believed to be a teenager, police said.
According to police, officers responded to 56th Street and Chester Avenue at about 8:30 p.m. for a report of multiple people shot.
Police took several victims to Penn Presbyterian Hospital and a juvenile to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting on the 1800 block of Frazier Street, police said.
The suspect was wearing a bulletproof vest and was armed with a rifle and a handgun.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw was on the scene Monday night.
While police investigate, 56th Street is closed between Kingsessing and Chester avenues.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Source: WPVI-TV
