16-year-old boy dies after being shot in the head in North Philadelphia

Saturday, September 19, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the city's North Philadelphia section Saturday.

The shooting happened just after 6 p.m. on the 2400 block of W. Firth Street.
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Police say a 16-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim, whose identity remains unknown, was transported to Temple University Hospital and later pronounced dead from his injuries.
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There is no word yet on any arrest at this time.
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