Man in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia

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Man in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia

The man sustained gunshot wounds to the head and torso, according to authorities.

The violence in Philadelphia continues to cause havoc.

A man is now fighting for his life after being shot in North Philadelphia, which police are saying is a high crime area. 

The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning near 12th and Dauphin Streets.

Police found the man on the street with a gunshot wound to his head and torso.

Investigators do have some clues to help them identify the gunman's weapon. They believe it may have been a revolver as there were no shell casings on the scene.

So far, no arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered. 

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