Police investigating 2 deadly overnight shootings in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a pair of deadly overnight shootings in Philadelphia.
Arrest made in Magnolia Street shooting
What we know:
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 6100 block of Magnolia Street around 7:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Police found 52-year-old Jerry Fulton suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Fulton was taken to Einstein Medical Center, where police say he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Neiko Nichols, 26, was arrested by police at the scene of the deadly shooting. He was charged on Friday with murder and weapons charges.
Man killed in the Northeast
What we know:
Hours later, police in Northeast Philadelphia were called to the 1600 block of Tyson Street for reports of a shooting.
Police located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and brought him to Einstein Medical Center where he died.
No arrests were reported in this shooting.
What we don't know:
The motive behind both shootings remains under investigation.