Philadelphia police are actively investigating a double shooting that turned fatal in the city's East Germantown section on Sunday night, according to 6abc. The gunfire erupted along the 6200 block of North Lambert Street around 8:30 p.m., tragically ending the life of a 33-year-old man and leaving another, aged 38, in extremely critical condition.

Authorities arrived to find the two victims riddled with multiple gunshot wounds, reports FOX 29. The 33-year-old was rushed to the Albert Einstein Medical Center by officers but was pronounced dead at 9:08 p.m. The second man, who also suffered from multiple gunshots, remains hospitalized in a fight for his life, with no further updates on his condition. As of now, no arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered from the scene.

NBC Philadelphia adds context to this violence, noting that this year's homicide figures in Philadelphia show a descent of over 34% from the same period last year, which witnessed the city's lowest number of homicides in a decade. Despite this decline, the community is again grappling with the repercussions of gun violence.

As the hunt for the shooter or shooters continues, the motivations behind the incident remain opaque. The police have not released a description of any possible suspects, and the investigation is ongoing. Community members with knowledge of the incident are urged to come forward and contact Philadelphia Police to aid in their inquiries. For those affected by gun violence, additional resources are available, an essential lifeline for communities in turmoil.