Man killed after shooting in North Philadelphia: sources

2 shootings within minutes in North Philly kills 1, injures 1

Two men were shot minutes apart in North Philadelphia, with one man dying from his injuries, sources say.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A man has died in North Philadelphia after he became the victim of an armed person shooting him.

The gunfire broke out on the 2500 block of North Jessup Street Saturday afternoon, around 3:15, according to authorities.

First responders found the victim, whose identity was not immediately known, suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Police rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. Police sources tell FOX 29 the victim later died at the hospital.

Police are actively investigating, but have made no arrests.

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