A bicyclist was killed Wednesday night in North Philadelphia when he was struck by a car while trying to cross a busy intersection and thrown into oncoming traffic, according to police.
2 killed, 5 wounded in overnight shootings across Philadelphia, police say
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The victim, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead a short time after the shooting.
PHILADELPHIA - Two men are dead and five others are wounded following a violent night of gun violence across Philadelphia, including a triple shooting that injured two teens.
Authorities in Fairmount responded to the 4500 block of Poplar Street just after 10 p.m. Wednesday for reports of gunfire. Officers found a 29-year-old man shot in the head, chest and legs.
The unidentified victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died, according to police. Officers did not immediately announce any arrests following the deadly shooting.