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Man shot multiple times, killed in North Philly, police say

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A man is dead after being shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday night, according to police.

The shooting happened on the 2900 block of Ridge Avenue just after 7 p.m., police said.

The man - later identified as 31-year-old Tyress Seller of Philadelphia - was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 7:30 p.m., officials said.

No arrests have been made yet and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information about this incident you are asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call or text the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

According to police, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. 

Entering Friday, at least 383 people had been killed in Philadelphia so far in 2023, according to police data. That's down about 19% from the same time last year, but still on pace to be one of the deadliest years on record since data began being tabulated 2007.

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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