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21-Year-Old Man Gunned Down In Center City Identified As Search For Killer Continues

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police have identified the young man shot and killed in Center City as the search for his killer continues. Police say 21-year-old Khaleaf Sistrunk was gunned down around 6:30 p.m. on Monday at 15th and Market Streets, near the Clothespin sculpture.

Police say Sistrunk was sitting on a dirt bike when a small white car pulled up.

The shooter chased Sistrunk before firing nearly a dozen shots, killing him.

Market Street shooting
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Police describe the gunman as approximately 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-9, wearing a hoodie, blue jeans and white sneakers.

The motive for the shooting is not known at this time.

For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here.

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