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Two men shot Tuesday night near Arrott Transportation Center

Police say the suspect in the Frankford double shooting was wearing a black mask with a white stripe.

Police are looking for a masked man in connection to a double shooting Tuesday night near Arrott Transportation Center in Frankford.

Officers from the 15th Police District responded at 11:14 p.m. to the intersection of Arrott and Griscom streets, according to police.

SEPTA police officers encountered the first victim, a 21-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in stable condition, police said.

The second victim, a 19-year-old man, was shot in the knee and ran to nearby Jefferson Frankford Hospital, according to police. He was also listed in stable condition.

A police spokesman said investigators are looking for a man wearing black clothing and a black mask with a white stripe down the middle in connection to the shooting. ••

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