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Police Involved In 2 Different Shootings In Philly, Del.

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A pair of officer-involved shootings were reported in the area Thursday night.

The first happened in West Philadelphia, where an officer shot and killed a suspect.

SkyFOX flew over the scene near 56th and Walton streets.

Police say the suspect ran from his car. The cop chased him and they got into a fight.

The suspect reportedly tried to take the officer's stun gun, so the officer shot him. Police are investigating.

The other shooting happened in New Castle, Del. SkyFOX checked out that scene at Memorial Drive and Parma Avenue.

It started with a reported shooting. When police got there, someone drove off.

An officer stopped that car and, at some point, shot the driver. Investigators are trying to figure out why.

That suspect was reported to be in critical condition.

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