Teen Killed In Backyard Shooting In Grays Ferry
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By Kristen Johanson
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities in Philadelphia are searching for a gunman involved in a drive-by shooting at a July 4th barbecue overnight that killed a teenager.
Police say it was just before midnight when officers arrived at a house hosting a barbecue in the backyard near 31st and Moore Street in Grays Ferry.
There, they found 16-year-old Asir Brown shot once in the back.
Brown was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and pronounced dead around 12:30 a.m.
Investigators are searching for a dark-colored vehicle, last headed north on 31st Street.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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