3 teens killed, 1 teen injured by gunfire in Philadelphia shooting; 2 teens in custody
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Two teenagers have been charged with firearms and related offenses following the slaying of three people and the wounding of a fourth person at a northeast Philadelphia home, authorities said.
Lt. John Stanford told reporters that officers called to the residence in the Lawncrest neighborhood shortly after 3:30 p.m. Friday found one person shot on the sidewalk, another on the porch and a third victim inside the home. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Saturday that 17-year-old Malik Ballard was identified as the youth found slain on the sidewalk, while 18-year-old Khalif Frezghi was found slain on the front porch and 14-year-old Salah Fleming was found just inside the doorway of the residence.
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