Man fatally shot in Philadelphia's Kensington section

Neighbors said the shooting happened during an argument near a small vacant lot where people are known to hang out and sell drugs.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Man fatally shot in Philadelphia's Kensington section
A man was fatally shot in the 1900 block of Kingston Street, police said.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was gunned down in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Tuesday night.

According to police, the shooting happened at about 9:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Kingston Street.

Neighbors said the shooting happened during an argument near a small vacant lot where people are known to hang out and sell drugs.

The 48-year-old victim was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

No arrests have been made.

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