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**Illegal Street Racing Chaos Ends in Tragic Fatality in Philadelphia**

An 18-year-old man’s life was tragically cut short after Pennsylvania State Police officers shot him dead amid illegal street racing on Interstate 95. Authorities said he struck two troopers with his car while attempting to flee the scene.

On Sunday morning, officials reported that several vehicles blocked the roadway near Penn’s Landing while others performed dangerous stunts, attracting a large crowd. As police engaged with the driver, identified as Anthony Allegrini Jr., two officers were allegedly hit by the car, leading a trooper to fatally shoot Allegrini. Both injured troopers sustained minor injuries.

Reagan Hocking, Allegrini’s girlfriend, said he had left the “car meet-up” late Saturday, and she remained unaware of the incident until the following morning. According to Hocking, Allegrini was always respectful of authority figures, and his actions were out of character. She expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of information given by investigators and the videos she received.

Witnesses told local media that Allegrini had been shot three times, although this has not been confirmed by police. In the aftermath, videos surfaced depicting a trooper pointing a gun at another vehicle and the scene of the shooting. State police have not commented on the footage.

Local reports indicated that this night of illegal street racing spread throughout the city, creating perilous situations at multiple locations. John McNesby, FOP Lodge #5 President, condemned the dangerous activity, saying, “another weekend of Philadelphia and state police officers putting themselves in danger to curb this criminal behavior.” Mayor Jim Kenney also denounced

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