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Police release video of Frankford double shooting

Authorities are searching for two men caught on camera shooting a father and his 12-year-old son during a burglary last month.

Surveillance photo provided by Philadelphia Police

Police have released a photo and surveillance footage from a Frankford double shooting in an attempt to catch the perpetrators.

A 33-year-old man and his 12-year-old son were shot Monday, April 22, outside their home on the 5200 block of Marlowe Street. The family arrived home just after 9:30 p.m. and saw two men who had broken in through the rear door window.

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The burglars opened fire on the father, who ran out the back door as the suspects continued shooting, according to police. He was shot multiple times, and his son suffered a graze wound.

Police said both suspects were spotted exiting a van before the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects is asked to call Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153/3154. All tips will be confidential. ••

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