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Police: 2nd Teen Charged In Rittenhouse Square Shooting

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say they have charged a second teen in connection with a shooting in Rittenhouse Square.

Authorities say on October 31, 18-year-old Raeese Nasir turned himself into investigators.

Police previously charged 17-year-old Mehdi Fraiji for his alleged involvement in the shooting.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on October 18.

Authorities say a 39-year-old man was shot multiple times when he tried to stop a robbery.

Police say Raeese Nasir is charged with Attempted Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and related offenses.

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The victim, Torago Flint, was shot five times. He has been released from the hospital.

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