Man shot under Market-Frankford Line in Northern Liberties, police say
A person was shot on Front Street just south of Girard Avenue on Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
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A person was shot on Front Street just south of Girard Avenue on Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
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