Two people, one a minor, were killed in a double shooting that took place in Germantown on Tuesday night, according to Philadelphia police.
Incident Details
The shooting was reported at the 500 block of West Queen Lane at about 5:12 p.m. The 500 block of West Queen Lane is located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The time of the incident was approximately 5:12 p.m. on a Tuesday evening. Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the reported time. The location of the shooting was confirmed by responding officers.
An adult male and a minor were found on the scene with gunshot wounds. The adult male was present at the scene when officers arrived. The minor was also present at the scene. Both individuals were suffering from gunshot wounds. The injuries were serious enough to require immediate medical attention.
Both victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. The adult male was taken to a hospital by emergency medical personnel. The minor was also transported to the same hospital. The transportation occurred after the officers secured the scene.
The adult male was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. The minor was pronounced dead at 5:42 p.m. The times of death were recorded by hospital staff. The death declarations were made by medical professionals.
SkyForce10 flew over the scene to locate a silver car. The silver car was found inside the crime area. SkyForce10 is a helicopter service that assists law enforcement. The flight was conducted to aid the investigation.
Victim Information
The identities of the two victims have not yet been released. The ages of the victims are also not publicly available. No personal details about the victims have been disclosed. Philadelphia police have not issued statements naming the victims.
The adult victim was a male. The minor victim was also a male. Both were present at the same location during the shooting. Their injuries were fatal.
Investigation Status
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing. Police have not announced a motive for the incident. The case remains unsolved.
The police have not identified any suspects. No evidence of a suspect has been publicly reported. The investigation is being conducted by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Public Appeal
Philadelphia police are asking for any information about the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. The department can be reached by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). Individuals may also submit tips anonymously online.
The department encourages the public to provide any details that could help resolve the case. Tips can be submitted through the department’s online portal. The department values community cooperation.
Key Takeaways
- Two people, including a minor, were killed in a double shooting in Germantown.
- The incident occurred at the 500 block of West Queen Lane at about 5:12 p.m.
- Both victims were transported to a hospital; the adult died at 5:30 p.m., the minor at 5:42 p.m.
- SkyForce10 helicopter located a silver car at the scene.
- No arrests, motives, or victim identities have been released.
- Police are seeking public tips via phone or online.
The shooting remains a tragic event in the Germantown community. The investigation continues as authorities seek answers.
