Police identified the dead Saturday as Malik Ballard, 17, of the city’s Frankford section; Khalif Frezghi, 18, of East Mount Airy; and Salah Fleming, 14, of North Philadelphia.
Universal Vare Charter School closed indefinitely Friday after an asbestos exposure was discovered becoming the sixth school in Philadelphia to close. Students and staff will have virtual learning for the time being. Students who have to take PSSA exams will be bussed to Universal Audenried High School on test days.
"Just a travesty," said Veronica J. Joyner, founder and chief administrative officer of Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia Inc., attended by two of the shooting victims.
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