Police: 17-year-old suspect in Rittenhouse Square shooting in custody

Saturday, October 22, 2016
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE (WPVI) -- A teen wanted in connection for Tuesday's shooting on Rittenhouse Square has surrendered to police.

The 17-year-old from South Philadelphia turned himself in, with his father by his side, around 4:00 Saturday morning.
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Police believe he was involved in the shooting that left a 39-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police say the victim was shot when he tried to stop the teen, and another man, from robbing someone in the park.
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No word yet on the teen's identity, or what charges he will face.

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