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Man critical after Tioga shooting

A 22-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in the mouth and neck in the city's Tioga section this afternoon, police said.

A 22-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in the mouth and neck in the city's Tioga section this afternoon, police said.

The shooting occurred in the 3600 block of North 17th Street near Venango Street at 4:25 p.m., police said. An off-duty officer driving in the area heard the gunshots, found the victim lying in the street and called 911.

The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police said. He also was shot in the thigh.

A suspect was arrested a short time later, police said.

   -Robert Moran