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1 dead, 1 critical after separate Tioga shootings

Published  December 22, 2018 12:45pm EST
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

TIOGA (WTXF) - Police are investigating after separate shootings in Tioga left one man dead and another critically injured Friday night.

The first shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. near West Westmoreland and North 15th streets.

The victim, a 35-year-old man, was shot one time under his right arm. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he died a short time later.

The second shooting happened about an hour later on 18th and West Tioga streets.

Police say a 33-year-old man was shot six times. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

No arrests have been made at this time. These are ongoing investigations.

Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. All tips are confidential.

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