PHILADELPHIA - A man is hospitalized after an early morning attempted robbery Tuesday.
The incident happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. at Emerald and Somerset Streets.
Police say a 36-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back during the incident.
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The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital by a private vehicle where he is currently listed in stable condition.
No weapon was found and no arrests have been made at this time.
The investigation is active and on-going with East Detectives Division.
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