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Abou Keita Charged in South Philadelphia Double Shooting Near Chickie's & Pete's

Police say the Oct. 9 shooting near Broad and Packer killed 23-year-old Hasson Mason, leaving another 23-year-old in stable condition.

Overview

  • Philadelphia police arrested 22-year-old Abou Keita on Monday in the 2200 block of South Felton Street.
  • Keita faces counts including murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related offenses, officials said.
  • The shooting occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 near Broad Street and Packer Avenue outside the busy sports bar.
  • Investigators say the victims were fired on while inside a car; an Audi at the scene had 15 bullet holes and struck a parked vehicle.
  • Witnesses reported the surviving victim went to Chickie's & Pete's for help before police took him to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.