Police: 19-year-old critical after he was shot multiple times in Kensington

Police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot multiple times and critically wounded early Saturday morning in Kensington.

Investigators say gunfire erupted on the 2000 block of East Letterly Street just after midnight.

A 19-year-old victim reportedly sustained gunshot wounds to the head, chest and shoulder. He was taken to Temple University by private vehicle and is in critical condition.

Police have not said what sparked the gunfire. No arrests have been reported.

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