17-year-old girl fatally shot while sitting in parked car in West Elsdon

A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot while sitting in a parked vehicle in West Elsdon.

The shooting occurred in the 5400 block of South Avers.

Just before 8:30 p.m., the girl was sitting in the parked vehicle when an unidentified male offender shot her before fleeing on foot.

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The victim was shot in the torso and transported to the hospital. She later died from her injuries. 

There is no one in custody. Area One detectives are investigating.