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Man Killed After Drawing Gun On Police In North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man is dead after drawing a gun at police in North Philadelphia.

Police say the incident took place around 7 p.m. Monday at 9th and Clearfield Streets after officers responded to a report of gunfire.

Authorities say when they arrived at the scene, a man pulled a weapon on the officers. The officers fired, striking the suspect multiple times in the torso.

The suspect was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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