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Man shot, killed inside Kensington takeout, police say

The deadly shooting took place late Thursday night at a corner takeout restaurant in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood

Police SUV parked outside takeout restaurant at night
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A man was gunned down late Thursday night inside a Chinese takeout restaurant in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, police said.

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Gunfire erupted inside No. 1 Kitchen at East Tioga and Helen streets just before 11 p.m., Philadelphia police said.

Officers arrived to find a 22-year-old man shot in the head and chest, police said.

The man was rushed to the hospital where he died a short time later, investigators said.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for an arrest and conviction in the killing, police said.

This deadly shooting came just a day after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a bill requiring Kensington businesses to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Deadly gun violence has been on the decline this year. Entering Friday, Philadelphia police reported 72 homicides in the city so far this year. That's down about 34% and the lowest homicide total as of this date since 2016.

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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