Tragedy struck early morning yesterday in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia, where a 17-year-old boy's life was cut short by gunfire. Reports from CBS Philadelphia indicate the incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. on the 5000 block of Rorer Street. The teen, discovered with multiple gunshot wounds, was taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:37 a.m.
Police responding to calls about a person with a gun found a weapon near the crime scene. They arrived while investigating the cause of the shooting. No suspects or motive have been identified, as per 6abc report.
This event marks the third instance this year of gun violence affecting Philadelphia's youth, according to NBC Philadelphia. As of the latest data, the city has recorded at least seven homicides this year, the lowest year-to-date since 2019, according to the City Controller's Office.
