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Support Surges For Family Of Philly Teen Killed On Way To School Support Surges For Family Of Philly Teen Killed On Way To School
Support Surges For Family Of Philly Teen Killed On Way To School In the week since 15-year-old Devin Weedon was shot dead on his way to school, his neighbors and community have rallied to support his loved ones.  The teen was walking in North Philadelphia early on March 28 when he was fatally shot during an apparent robbery attempt, city police have said.  Now, in a GoFundMe campaign set up by his sister Jasmine Burnside, his Philly neighbors have raised thousands to honor his memory.  The campaign, launched on Friday, March 31, has raised more than $8,000 as of Thursday, April 6. Burnside says the proceeds will assist with funeral costs and associated…

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by Mac Bullock
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Teen Boy Shot Dead Walking To School; Philly Police Release Video Teen Boy Shot Dead Walking To School; Philly Police Release Video
Teen Boy Shot Dead Walking To School; Philly Police Release Video Police in Philadelphia are searching for the four men who they say gunned down a 15-year-old boy as he walked to school early Tuesday morning.  It happened on the 1600 block of West Hunting Park Avenue just before 7:40 a.m. on March 28, city police told Daily Voice. The victim was walking with another individual when the four suspects approached them from behind, as seen in surveillance footage released by the department.  The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the four suspects, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoi…

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by Mac Bullock