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Man shot in the leg in West Philadelphia

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg in West Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m. on the 4900 block of Olive Street.

Police say the victim was shot one time in the leg and rushed by private auto to the hospital.

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He's listed in stable condition.

So far, no arrests or word on a motive.

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