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Update: Teen Boy Dies After Being Shot Grabbing Case Of Water From Family Car In Philly

UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy died Friday, March 25 after being shot by stray bullets while grabbing a case of water from the back seat of his family car in Philadelphia Thursday, March 24, CBS3 reports.

Corner of Mulberry and Devereaux Streets

Corner of Mulberry and Devereaux Streets

Photo Credit: Google Maps (Street View)

Sean Toomey wasn't the intended target when would-be carjackers shot at another man in front of his home at the corner of Mulberry and Devereaux Streets in the Wissinoming section of the city around 9 p.m., the outlet reports.

Mercy Career and Technical High School remembered the sophomore in a Facebook tribute.

"The Mercy Tech family mourns the loss of former student, Sean Toomey, class of 2024," the statement reads alongside two photos of Toomey and a biblical quote.

"We hold Sean's family, friends, teachers, and classmates in our prayers during this tragic time."

More than $10,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Toomey's funeral expenses.

No arrests have been made in the shooting as of Monday, March 28.

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