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Man critical after West Philly double shooting

Gunfire erupted just before 5:15 p.m. in the area of 56th and Pemberton Streets

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One man was critically wounded in a double shooting late Friday afternoon in West Philadelphia, police said.

Just before 5:15 p.m. in the area of 56th and Pemberton Streets, a 26-year-old man was shot twice in the middle of his back. Police took him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.

A 36-year-old man who was shot once was listed in stable condition.

Police reported no arrest or motive.