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Man hospitalized after police-involved shooting

A man was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday night after a police-involved shooting in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. The confrontation occurred about 10 p.m. at 51st Street and Willows Avenue, near Baltimore Avenue, in the Cedar Park neighborhood. Officers fired at the man, whose name was not available, and he was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, authorities said.

The scene in Southwest Philadelphia late Tuesday night, April 22, 2014, after a shooting in which police were involved. (Daniel Imperiale)
The scene in Southwest Philadelphia late Tuesday night, April 22, 2014, after a shooting in which police were involved. (Daniel Imperiale)Read more

A man was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday night after a police-involved shooting in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said.

The confrontation occurred about 10 p.m. at 51st Street and Willows Avenue, near Baltimore Avenue, in the Cedar Park neighborhood. Officers fired at the man, whose name was not available, and he was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, authorities said.

The officers were not injured, and the investigation was continuing late Tuesday night, authorities said. - Inquirer staff