Teen Shot, Killed on West Philly Porch

Gunfire erupted Easter Sunday in West Philly and left a young man dead.

An 18-year-old died after being shot twice in the torso while standing on his West Philadelphia porch, Philadelphia Police said.

The unidentified teen was shot a little before 6 p.m. on the 1300 block of N 55th Street, cops said.

There were no arrests or suspects immediately given.


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