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Man hospitalized after police shooting on Funston Street in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia police shot a man around 5:45 p.m. Friday on the 5100 block of Funston Street. He was taken to a hospital; officials had not disclosed his condition or what led to the shooting.

Man hospitalized after police shooting on Funston Street in West Philadelphia

A man was taken to a hospital after Philadelphia police shot him early Friday evening on the 5100 block of Funston Street in West Philadelphia, officials said.

The shooting happened at about 5:45 p.m. Officers were seen in a yard near the scene.

Officials had not released the man’s condition or explained what preceded the shooting. Police were expected to provide additional information at a Friday evening news conference.

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