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Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In Garfield

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh's Garfield section.

The shooting was first reported around 12:30 p.m. at Hillcrest and North Graham Streets.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)

Officials at the scene say the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Police remained on the scene investigating and looking for evidence. They called in a Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority truck to drain one of the storm drains in the area, possibly looking for a weapon.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)

Investigators have not yet said what prompted the shooting.

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