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Man critical after being struck by semi-automatic weapon
Police are investigating after they say a semi-automatic weapon was discharged on West Philadelphia street Tuesday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after they say a semi-automatic weapon was discharged on a West Philadelphia street Tuesday morning, sending one man to the hospital.
The victim, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly struck in the chest near Landsdowne and Edgewood streets around 1:38 a.m.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he is in critical condition and undergoing surgery.
Gunfire from the semi-automatic weapon also struck a vehicle, according to police.
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Police say they are investigating the same suspect for domestic violence at the same intersection.