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19-Year-Old Woman Shot, Killed In Chelsea; Police Search For Suspect

CHELSEA (CBS) – Police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a 19-year-old woman in Chelsea Thursday night. The shooting happened in the area of 50 Garfield Ave.

**UPDATE (8/20): Police announced they have arrested a 17-year-old female in connection to the incident. On Thursday, it was called a shooting by police, but is now being called a stabbing. 

Police say the suspect fled on foot on Wesley Street towards the Parkway. The suspect was wearing a black puffy coat and has long blonde hair in a ponytail.

Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes posted a picture of the person of interest on Twitter. Kyes said the scene is active and urged residents in the area to stay indoors.

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