53-year-old man injured in shooting in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 53-year-old man was shot late Saturday night on the 3600 block of North 5th Street in the city’s 25th District, police said.

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:54 p.m., when the man sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg. He was transported to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle and is reported to be in stable condition.

Police are holding the scene as the investigation continues, but no arrests have been made, and the weapon involved has not been recovered.

Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.