4 suspects charged in connection with shooting death of 16-year-old in 2023

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges Monday against four young men for the murder of a teenager three years ago.

The suspects, who include two brothers, are accused of gunning down 16-year-old Jaseem Thomas in Southwest Philadelphia.

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It happened on the 2200 block of South 67th Street in April 2023.

Thomas had been shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital. He died a few days later.



Investigators say they solved the crime using digital evidence, including social media.
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