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Suspect Still At Large In South Philadelphia Shooting

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect responsible for shooting a 19-year-old woman in the abdomen.

Police say last Wednesday night, the woman was walking on the 1200 block of South 13th Street when she was approached by an unknown male.

The suspect threatened her with a revolver and demanded money, according to police. When the victim tried to defend herself with mace, the suspect opened fire. The victim is in unknown condition.

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Police are seeking the public's help in locating the suspect who is described as a black male in his late teens or early twenties. Police say he has a scraggy beard or goatee and was wearing a baseball cap, and a black-hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 215-685-1635.

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