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18-year-old killed in ambush at Southwest Philly playground, police say

Anthony Jerome Sharpe Jr. was shot multiple times shortly before 9 p.m. at the Russell DeRitis Playground, police said.

Police said Anthony Jerome Sharpe Jr., 18, was shot and killed at the Russell DeRitis playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night.
Police said Anthony Jerome Sharpe Jr., 18, was shot and killed at the Russell DeRitis playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer