Man Charged in Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead in North Philadelphia.

The shooting happened on the 1200 block of 10th Street around 8:40 p.m. Monday. 14-year-old Duvall "DJ" DeShields was shot in the head in North Philadelphia and passed away Tuesday, according to police.

Police say on Friday they arrested Dimitrius Brown, 19. Brown is charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA-Former Convict, VUFA-No License and VUFA-On Streets.

The investigation is ongoing, but police say, the motive appears to be an argument.

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