Two homicides overnight brought the city’s total to 197.The first deadly shooting happened Sunday night … in Overbrook near 63rd Street and Columbia Avenue in West Philadelphia. Numerous gunshots rang out around 8pm. Two young men, ages 18 and 19, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene of a head wound. The second victim was in extremely critical condition on life support at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, battling for his life. Police had no suspects in connection with the double shooting as of 8am Monday. … The second fatal shooting occurred around 1am Monday at a Chinese takeout restaurant near 67th and Elmwood Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. An unidentified man was shot in the back. Police had not immediately revealed a motive. Police had no suspects as of 8am. [via KYW]
