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Woman shot by court appointed contractor during eviction in Kensington: police

BREAKING: Woman shot during eviction in Kensington
BREAKING: Woman shot during eviction in Kensington 00:23

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 33-year-old woman was shot by a court-appointed contractor during an eviction in Philadelphia's Kensington section Tuesday, according to police. 

The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 2200 block of E Auburn Street.

The woman was shot once in the right leg and was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she is said to be in stable condition, police said.

Police said a firearm was recovered and a man is in custody. 

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