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Police seek vehicle and suspects in fatal Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are searching for a vehicle and at least three individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday, July 3, on the 200 block of E. Rittenhouse Street, police said.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit released surveillance footage showing the vehicle involved in the 5:31 a.m. shooting. Investigators said the car was later seen in the vicinity of Osceola and Price Streets.

Police seek vehicle and suspects in fatal philadelphia shooting
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The vehicle’s make and model have not been released, but it is believed to have been occupied by at least three individuals at the time of the incident.

Police have not disclosed the identity of the victim or further details about the circumstances of the shooting.

A $20,000 reward is being offered by the City of Philadelphia for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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