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21-year-old man shot in chest, killed in South Philadelphia, police say

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 21-year-old man died after being shot in the chest in South Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.

Authorities responded near South 23rd and Jackson streets a little after 8:30 p.m. on reports of a man shot and a person with a gun. They said a 21-year-old man ran into a home after getting shot in the chest and was found inside the living room.

He was taken to Presbyterian Medical Center by police listed as extremely critical. The 21-year-old was later pronounced dead at 9:16 p.m.

Police identified the man as Saadiq Abdul-Aziz.

No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered at this time.

Philadelphia police urge anyone with information about the deadly shooting to call the Homicide Detectives Division at 215-686-3334. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting PPD's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

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