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30-Year-Old Man Shot in Back on Easter Sunday

A man is in critical condition after being shot in the back in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon

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Police are investigating on Sunday afternoon after a 30-year-old man was shot in the back in North Philadelphia.

According to law enforcement officials, the man -- whose identity has not been revealed by the police -- was shot in the back at about 1:17 p.m. along the 100 block of W. Ontario Street.

He was transported to a nearby hospital where, police said, he has been listed in critical condition.

Officers said this shooting is still under investigation and no arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

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