PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say three shootings overnight in Philadelphia claimed the lives of two people and injured three more.The rash of shootings began on just after 10:30 p.m.
on the 1800 block of East Alleghany Avenue. Police say a 28-year-old man was found lying in the street with gunshot wounds to the chest and back.Officers rushed the man to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Investigators say a motive for the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made.MORE: Police: 54-year-old shot and killed in KensingtonLess than an hour later, authorities responded to a fatal double shooting in North Philadelphia where nearly 40 shots were fired.