Teen boy and man shot and killed in Germantown: police

A shooting on West Queen Lane has left two people dead, prompting an ongoing investigation by Philadelphia police. 

What we know:

Police arrived at the scene on the 500 block of West Queen Lane just after 5 p.m. 

They found a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds. 

Both were transported to Temple University Hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. 

The shooting occurred near a vehicle registered to the 30-year-old victim. 

Witnesses reported that the victims were involved in a transaction that escalated into gunfire. 

Police found 11 shell casings at the scene, indicating the use of both a rifle and a handgun. 

What they're saying:

"We believe this might have been a shootout between the two individuals," said a police spokesperson. 

A witness is cooperating with police, and surveillance footage from nearby businesses is being reviewed. 

What we don't know:

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police are still searching for a suspect described as a thin male wearing dark clothing. 

The nature of the transaction that led to the shooting is also unknown. 

The Source: Information from the Philadelphia Police Department.

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