Two People Shot and Killed On Adams Avenue
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Philadelphia Police announced that two people were shot and killed earlier this morning on the 700 block of Adams Avenue.. It was about 3:45 PM when police were called for a person with a gun at that location. Upon arrival, officers found two people had been shot.
A 32 year old male had multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and face. PFD Medic Unit pronounced the victim dead on the scene at 3:58 a.m.
Victim #2: A male in his late 20’s to early 30’s was located with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and face. PFD Medic Unit pronounced the victim dead on the scene at 3:55 a.m. Police have not made notifications to family members.
No arrests have been made and a motive remains unknown. No weapons were recovered. Police are checking security cameras and license plate readers.
About four hours prior to this, a male was shot on the 4000 block of East Roosevelt Blvd. This male is expected to survive. An arrest was made and a pistol was recovered, police said. No motive was given. Police said the two shootings were unrelated.