18-year-old killed in street shooting that erupted in 'quiet' Philadelphia suburb
Suspect sought in deadly shooting in Philadelphia suburb
One man is dead and another is in custody following a deadly shooting in Lansdowne. Police are still searching for another suspect believed to have been involved in the shooting.
PHILADELPHIA - An 18-year-old is dead, and two people were held for questioning after an overnight shooting in a typically quiet Philadelphia suburb.
Deadly Lansdowne shooting
What we know:
Investigators say an officer from the Lansdowne Police Department was in the area of North Wycombe and Blackburn avenues around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, when he saw two men standing near a parked vehicle.
Moments later, investigators say the officer heard gunshots and saw the vehicle begin to drive away before crashing. The two men who were near the car were seen running into a nearby apartment building.
Police say the driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police searched the apartment building and detained two people for questioning, according to a press release shared by the department on Wednesday. No charges have been filed in connection to the homicide at this time.
Police found a man in the street suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, and immediately began sweeping the area for a suspect. Officers locked down a nearby apartment where the suspects were seen fleeing after the shooting.
Residents shocked by shooting
What they're saying:
One resident who lives near where the shooting happened said he was "shocked" by the news of violence in his community.
"You don't hear stuff like that around here," said Thomas Bosell. "It's really quiet, that's why I came out here from West Philly."
Chief Kenneth Rutherford called the deadly shooting a "horrible tragedy."
"A young man lost his life in our community, and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Chief Rutherford said. "There is no taking back the loss of a young life."
Victim, suspect not identified
What we don't know:
Police have not reported the name of the victim killed in the shooting.
Police have not identified any suspects linked to this case and no charges have been filed.
The Source: Information provided by Delaware County officials.