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Teen Shot, Killed In Nicetown-Tioga Neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood Thursday night.

It happened at about 9:30 p.m. at Germantown Avenue and St. Paul Street.

Authorities say the boy was shot once in the chest and transported to Temple University Hospital where he died.

No arrests have been made and there is no word on a possible motive.

Police are investigating.

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