Community mourns loss of Glenolden teens
The Glenolden community continues to mourn the loss of two teenagers this weekend, who died Friday in a hit and run near at the intersection of Chester Pike and Glenolden Avenue.
WPVI-TV reports a candlelight vigil was held Saturday night for the two teens, who were crossing the street Friday night when they were hit by a speeding car.
The two teenagers have been identified as Michael Taylor and Mark McNeill, both 15-years-old, according to WPVI-TV.
Glenolden Police say a 19-year-old, Marquis Thompson, has been taken into custody for allegedly hitting the two teens, according to WPVI-TV. Thompson allegedly was fleeing from an officer after he was pulled over on Chester Pike.
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