Police Arrest Victim's Family Member In Deadly East Germantown Shooting
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting in East Germantown.
It happened on the 600 block of East Chelten Avenue late Monday night.
Police say the 18-year-old victim was found on the second floor of his home. He had been shot in the chest.
"A family member did shoot the 18-year-old and when other responding officers pulled up to the scene, they saw a male fitting the description walking down the street and police were able to apprehend that male," said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Police have also recovered a gun they believe was used in the shooting.
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