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Two men critical after double shooting in Northeast Philadelphia
Police are investigating after a double shooting left two men critical Saturday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - What began as a deadly shooting early Saturday morning has unexpectedly taken a turn thanks to the action of medics.
Officers arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds when they responded to shooting on the 1900 block of Lansing Street just before 2 a.m.
An 18-year-old man was initially pronounced dead after being shot in the head. However, medics were reportedly able to resuscitate him and transport him to a local hospital.
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The other victim was shot in the head and neck, police say. Both victims are now said to be in critical condition.
Witnesses reportedly say the suspect fled the scene in a black Honda sedan.