Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia are investigating after teen died after being shot in West Philly early Thursday.
According to police, officers responded at about 1:26 a.m. after a report of a shooting near 41st Street and Lancaster Avenue on Thursday morning to find a boy who had been shot in the chest and side.
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WATCH HEREThe victim was taken to a nearby hospital where, officials said, was pronounced at about 2:36 a.m., officials said.
On Thursday, family members confirmed the victim was 16-year-old Izir Williams.
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No arrests have yet been made and officials haven't detailed a motive in this incident. But, an investigation, police said, is ongoing.
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