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Police looking to identify suspect in fatal shooting of 15-year-old

Wanted Suspect in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Kensington on Feb. 9, 2024
Philadelphia Police Department

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in Kensington earlier this year.

They say on Feb. 9 around 9:30 p.m. a person got out of a black BMW and shot a 15-year-old along the 2900 block of Ruth Street. What led to the incident is not yet known.


Police say the suspect was last seen walking down Ruth Street wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants and New Balance sneakers before driving off in the same car.

The teen was transported to a nearby hospital where died.

Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by phone at 215-686-8477 or anonymously here.