Police: Man expected to survive after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia

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WEST PHILADELPHIA - A man is expected to survive after police say he was shot multiple times late Wednesday night in West Philadelphia.

According to police, the 26-year-old victim was shot at least seven times on the 200 block of North 56th Street just before midnight.

Officers who were called to the scene rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where he was placed in stable condition.

Detectives have not said what sparked the gunfire. Police have not announced any arrests as of Thursday morning.

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