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Man killed, 2 others hurt in shooting at North Philly sports bar, police say

Police are investigating after three people were shot -- including one man who died -- in a shooting that happened at a bar in North Philadelphia early Sunday

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Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was shot and killed in a shooting that injured two other people at a sports bar in North Philadelphia early Sunday.

According to police, officers responded to a shooting at about 1:03 a.m. at Henry's Sports Bar, located near the intersection of 29th Street and Chalmers Avenue in North Philadelphia.

Here, officials said, officers found a 48-year-old man who was pronounced at the scene after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, along with two other men who had all been shot.

Police said a 43-year-old man was shot in the chest and armpit and a 44-year-old man was shot in the hand and knee.

Both of the other victims, officials said, were taken to a nearby hospital where they were listed in stable condition.

Police initially said that one person was taken in for questioning in this incident, though investigators did not immediately say if this individual is believed to be the suspected shooter, or not.

In a morning update, officials said they have made no arrests, but two weapons were recovered from the scene.

Police officials did not immediately provide further information on the identities of the victims in this incident nor did they detail how it may have unfolded.

However, law enforcement officials said an investigation into this incident is ongoing.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.

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