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1 dead in Kensington shooting

A women in her 20’s was killed in a shooting early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.

Philadelphia Police responded to civilians who flagged down the officers at 12:30 a.m. to inform them of a female who was shot on the 2700 block of Kensington Ave., according to authorities. The woman had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and back.

Police transported the woman to Temple University, where she succumbed to her injuries at 12:42 a.m., according to police.

No arrests have been made at this time and no weapon was recovered at the scene. The investigation remains active and ongoing and is being lead by Philadelphia Homicide Detectives. The suspect is a black male wearing a blue sweatshirt, authorities said.

The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3334. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting our PPD’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.

Zach Ciavolella

Digital Editor at Metro Philadelphia and Philadelphia 76ers Managing Editor and Beat Reporter for Philly Sports Network. Philly born, Jersey raised. Grateful every day to serve the Philadelphia area.

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