Crime & Safety
Teen Killed In Shooting At Philadelphia Playground: Reports
Video from the shooting scene reportedly showed the gunman sneaking up on the boy before shooting him at point-blank range.
PHILADELPHIA — A teenager was killed Monday night in a shooting at a Philadelphia playground, according to reports.
The shooting happened at about 9 p.m. at the Russell DeRitis Playground on the 5600 block of Grays Avenue, Action News reports.
Police were called to the area and found a young man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to NBC10.
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The boy was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:05 p.m., Fox 29 reports.
The deadly shooting was captured on camera, with footage reportedly showing the gunman sneak up behind the victim before shooting him at point-blank range.
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Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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