More than 40 shots fired as deadly double shooting breaks out in Frankford overnight: police

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Woman shot and killed in double shooting in Frankford

More than 40 shells casings were recovered from the scene, several just feet from the victims.

A woman is dead, and a man is critically injured after dozens of shots rang out in Philadelphia's Frankford section early Thursday morning.

Both victims were found on the 1800 block of Buckius Street around 12:30 a.m. and taken to a local hospital.

The woman suffered eight fatal gunshots to the chest and legs, while the man is said to in critical condition with two shots to the head.

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More than 40 shells casings were recovered from the scene, several just feet from the victims.

Police say two vehicles were seen fleeing, a dark gray Jeep with tinted windows and another dark-colored vehicle.

A motive is unknown at this time.