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Man Dead in Fishtown Fire; Shots Fired During Pool Game; Man Shot in Tioga-Nicetown

by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/28/16 1:29 pm | updated: 12/28/16 1:29 pm

A man is dead and two firefighters injured after a fire in Fishtown overnight. Fire broke out in a apartment building after 3 a.m. on the 1200 block of Shackamaxon Avenue. Crews discovered a couch burning in the home. A 50-year-old man was found unconscious on the floor in an upper level. He was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital in serious condition where he died. Two firefighters suffered minor cuts which were treated on scene. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired during an argument over a pool game in Southwest Philadelphia last night. It happened at Lounge 62 Sports Bar and Grill on the 6200 block of Woodland Avenue around 11:30 p.m. A group of people were playing pool in the back of the bar when an argument broke out between two men. The suspect shot a 38-year-old man in his side. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses say the suspect fled in a dark colored sedan.

Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the Tioga-Nicetown section last night. It happened at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of West Atlantic Street. Police arrived to find the 37-year-old man unconscious, with gunshot wounds to his head, torso and arms. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he later died. Six spent shell casings were found. Police are investigating. No motive or suspect is known at this time.

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