Two women dead in Frankford double shooting
Two women were found yesterday afternoon after police responded to a call about gunshots in Frankford. The call came in just before 4 p.m. on the 5400-block of Rutland Street.15th District Capt. Frank Bachmayer told Action News the women were found with multiple gunshot wounds on the second floor of a home. Police suspect someone may forced entry into the house, but it’s unclear if there is another motive.
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