15-year-old boy shot and killed in broad daylight in North Philadelphia
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in broad daylight in North Philadelphia.
The incident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday on the 3100 block of North Rosewood Street.
Police said the victim, believed to be between 18 and 25 years old, was shot twice in the chest. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Authorities have yet to identify the deceased.
No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. All tips are confidential.
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