Police: Teen Dead, 20-Year-Old Woman Injured In Christmas Eve Shooting In Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 19-year-old man has died and a 20-year-old woman is recovering after gunfire rung out in Southwest Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. Tuesday on the 2600 block of South Carroll Street.

Police say suspects fired at least 22 times, targeting a Ford Taurus that was driving down South Carroll Street.

The car crashed at South 68th Street, overturning and striking several parked cars.

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The teen was shot at least one time in the back shoulder area, police say. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

The woman was shot once in her left leg. She was placed in stable condition.

No arrests have been made.

An investigation is ongoing.

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