Over 15 bullets fired at 2 men in Mantua, killing 1 and critically injuring the other
MANTUA - A double shooting in Mantua has taken the life of a 22-year-old man, while a second is in critical condition.
Officials said a hail of gunfire rang out Wednesday night, around 10:15, on the 3900 block of Folsom Street.
A 22-year-old man took multiple bullets in his chest and was found at the bottom of the steps of a property on Folsom Street, according to authorities.
Police say they rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died.
The second victim, also a 22-year-old man, was shot multiple times in the back. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian in a private vehicle. He is in critical condition.
Police are actively investigating the scene. 17 spent shell casings were found, fired from a semi-automatic weapon.
Police found eight gunshot holes in front door of the property and were piecing together whether the men were inside when the shooting began.
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