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12-year-old Boy Fatally Shot In A Homicide During The Production Of A Music Video At A Residence On The 1500 Block Of East Pastorius Street
Philadelphia police investigate a homicide by shooting of a 12-year-old boy during the filming of a music video in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on May 10, 2025. At approximately 12:32 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, police respond to the 1500 block of East Pastorius Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discover a 12-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. Police transport the child to Einstein Medical Center where he is pronounced dead at 12:51 p.m. During the production of the music video, the 12-year-old boy is with a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old with the gun present. The gun goes off, killing the 12-year-old boy, and it is unclear who is in possession of the gun. Several evidence bags are carried out by crime scene unit investigators from the residence. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)
