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Philadelphia police investigating Kensington hit-and-run that injured 14-year-old boy

Philadelphia police say a hit-and-run driver is now in custody, after hitting a 14-year-old boy, crossing the street on his way to school Tuesday morning. Surveillance video shows a BMW hit the boy, at Frankford and Clementine in Kensington, just outside of Jules Mastbaum Vocational School. Police say the driver initially stopped and got out, but then drove away. The teenager is in stable condition.

Raising awareness for “Jay Alerts” in West Philadelphia

A Philadelphia mother continues to push for change after her daughter was the victim of a hit and run. In 2016, 8-year-old Jayanna Powell was killed after she was hit by a car on 63rd Street and Lansdowne Avenue. She is the inspiration behind a senate bill that would create "Jay Alerts,” similar to Amber Alerts but would give information on a car wanted in a hit and run. An event on Saturday in West Philly raised awareness for the bill.

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