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Man shot 3 times and killed in Kensington, Philadelphia police say

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 27-year-old man was shot three times and killed in Kensington Friday night, Philadelphia police say. The shooting happened on the 3000 block of Ella Street at 9:30 p.m.

Police say the victim was shot once in the chest, once in the armpit and once in the back. He was transported in a private vehicle to Episcopal Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:35 p.m.

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

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