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Man shot in the neck in West Philadelphia

Friday, September 27, 2013

Police are looking for the suspects responsible for shooting a man in the neck in West Philadelphia early Friday morning.

The incident happened around 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of 53rd and Chestnut Street.

Officers on patrol heard gunshots and rushed to the scene to find a man in his 20's unconscious.

He had been riding his bike when he was shot in the neck.

Police rushed him to the hospital in critical condition.

No word on any arrests or a motive for the shooting.

The victim has not been identified.

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