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Man arrested nearly a year after shooting at Philly rec center that left teenager injured

A 15-year-old boy was outside the Dendy Rec Center on 10th and Jefferson streets on April 19, 2023, when shots were fired

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A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at a Philadelphia recreation center in 2023, according to police.

21-year-old Djean Williams was taken into custody on Thursday following a joint investigation with Philadelphia Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said.

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Police say that the quick response by law enforcement at the time of the shooting led to the collection of crucial evidence.

Officials say they were able to use surveillance videos from various locations near the scene.

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

The shooting occurred outside the Marie Dendy Recreational Center on 10th and Jefferson streets on April 19 at around 4:15 p.m.

A 15-year-old boy was outside the rec center when the shots were fired. He was shot once in the back.

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