Police id 18-year-old Southwest Philadelphia shooting victim, seek suspects

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - An 18-year-old teen was shot dead in Southwest Philadelphia early Sunday.

Police were called to the 8500 block of Harley Place early Sunday, just before 4 a.m., on the report of gunshots heard in the area, investigators say.

Responding officers and Pennsylvania State troopers reportedly heard eight gunshots, followed by screams coming from the densely wooded area, when they arrived at the address. 

K-9 units were requested to assist in the search, but the 18-year-old male victim, identified as Nyeem Kitchen, was located before the units arrived. 

Police investigate a deadly shooting on the 8500 block of Harley Place in Southwest Philadelphia.

Kitchen suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the legs. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

Police have not reported any arrests at this time. An investigation into what caused the shooting is underway.

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