Teen shot and killed in North Philadelphia identified

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police have identified a teenager who was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.

Sixteen-year-old Amir Lassiter of the 3100 block of North 24th Street suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body, according to authorities.
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He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting occurred around 1:40 p.m. on the same block where he lived.
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No arrests have been made.

Police are continuing to investigate.
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