Investigators are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a teenager in North Philadelphia.

It happened just before midnight Tuesday night at 18th and West Sedgley Avenue in the city's Allegheny West neighborhood. 

Police say they believe about a dozen shots were fired at the 17-year-old who was hit in the arms, legs and torso, He was taken to the hospital where he died a few hours later.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the tip line - even if it remains anonymous 215-686-TIPS.

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Investigators are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a teenager in North Philadelphia.
It happened just before midnight Tuesday night at 18th and West Sedgley Avenue in the city's Allegheny West neighborhood. 
Police say they believe about a dozen shots were fired at the 17-year-old who was hit in the arms, legs and torso, He was taken to the hospital where he died a few hours later.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the tip line - even if it remains anonymous 215-686-TIPS.
(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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