Man shot in back of head in West Philadelphia, police say

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Man shot in back of head in West Philadelphia

The incident happened around 1 a.m.

Police are investigating a shooting that has left a man hospitalized in West Philadelphia.

The incident happened around 1 a.m. on 51st and Arch Streets when a 36-year-old man, who was sitting in the back of a car, was shot in the head.

The victim was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital, but is expected to survive. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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