Police investigate shooting that left 1 man dead, another wounded in Tacony
PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another man wounded in the city's Tacony section.
It happened on the 7000 block of Algard Street around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
According to police, two men were inside a red 2005 Buick LeSabre when they were shot. Alex Rodriquez, 23, was shot at least 10 times throughout his body. He was taken to Jefferson-Frankford Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the back. He was taken to the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.
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