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More than 50 shots fired in West Philadelphia shooting that killed 18-year-old, police say

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PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Monday night.

According to police, 18th District officers responded to numerous 911 calls for gunshots and a shooting at 52nd and Larchwood Streets just before 10 p.m.

Chief Inspector Scott Small says responding officers found an 18-year-old on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds to his head, chest and back.

Authorities say he was unresponsive and bleeding heavily. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficers rushed the 18-year-old to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police say.

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