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Gunman Shoots, Kills Teen Boy in Philadelphia

The 17-year-old was on the 1200 block of South 58th Street around 6:45 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

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A teen boy was shot and killed in Philadelphia Tuesday evening. 

The 17-year-old was on the 1200 block of South 58th Street around 6:45 p.m. when a gunman opened fire. The teen was shot once in the head and taken to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 8:46 p.m. 

Police said one man was arrested in connection to the shooting and they are currently searching for a second suspect. 

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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