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Two bullets to the chest

An 18-year-old was murdered on a South of South street last week.

By Amanda L. Snyder
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Police arrived on the 2200 block of Catharine Street at 6:23 p.m. May 14 where they found Jamal El, 18, of the same block, with two gunshot wounds to the chest, Officer Jill Russell of Police Public Affairs Unit said. He was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition and was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.

Police did not have a motive or any suspects as of press time, Russell said.

To report information, call Homicide Division at 215-686-3034.

Contact Staff Writer Amanda Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.

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