15-year-old killed in afternoon shooting in North Philadelphia

Man killed in afternoon shooting in North Philadelphia
A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police said.
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police said.

It happened around 1:30 p.m. on the 3100 block of North Rosewood Street.

Police said the teen was shot twice in the chest.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died.

No arrests have been made.

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