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A man is in critical condition and a dog is dead after Kensington shooting

The shooting occurred in a lot on the 2400 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities said.

Photo of Philadelphia police cars.
Photo of Philadelphia police cars.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

A man was critically injured and a dog was killed when someone opened fire in Kensington on Sunday evening, authorities said.

The incident happened just after 10:45 p.m. in a lot on the 2400 block of Kensington Avenue, according to police.

Police arrived to find the man shot multiple times in the legs and abdomen, and officers transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition.

A dog was found dead in the lot, and officers determined the animal had been shot.

Police have not identified a suspect or a motive in the shooting, and they continue to investigate.