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Police: 30-Year-Old Man's Artery Severed After Being Shot In North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 30-year-old man is fighting for his life after a bullet severed an artery in his leg Thursday night. According to officials, patrol officers heard four or five gunshots before they were flagged down by a vehicle directing them to Marshall Street.

When officers arrived at the intersection of Marshall and Master Streets they found a 30-year-old man in a pool of blood. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is listed in extremely critical condition.

So far, no arrests have been made.

An investigation is ongoing.

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