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Male Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old Boy

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a 19-year-old has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in North Philadelphia earlier this week.

Officials say 19-year-old Dimitrius Brown has been charged in the alleged shooting death of 14-year-old Duval DeShields.

Authorities responded to the shooting on Monday, October 12 around 8:40 p.m. The victim was found on the highway suffering from a gunshot wound to his head.

DeShields was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a day later.

Police say Brown was arrested on Friday and charged by police with murder, criminal conspiracy and other related charges.

Police say the investigation continues, but the motive appears to be argument.

 

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