PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are searching for at least four suspects in connection with a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia on Tuesday.
The gunfire erupted around 4:50 p.m. on the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue near Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Police say three men were found shot at the scene and rushed to Temple University Hospital.
A 78-year-old died from a gunshot wound to the back.
Two others, identified as a 31-year-old and a 71-year-old, were listed in stable condition.
According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, video shows four people getting out of a light-colored SUV and firing more than 50 gunshots.
All three victims were standing along the sidewalk when they were struck.
Small said a parked unoccupied vehicle and a nearby business were hit by the gunfire.
No other injuries were reported.
A motive for the shooting is still under investigation, according to Small.
Police are still searching for the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.
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