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Man Shot and Wounded in East Harlem

By DNAinfo Staff on May 21, 2011 1:04pm

Authorities are investigating a shooting at 1595 Madison Avenue in East Harlem.
Authorities are investigating a shooting at 1595 Madison Avenue in East Harlem.
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By Dave Goldiner

DNAinfo News Editor

EAST HARLEM - A man was shot and wounded Saturday afternoon when someone opened fire at 1595 Madison Avenue, authorities said.

The victim was shot in the arm and back at 12:40 p.m.and was taken by ambulance to St. Lukes Hospital.

A fire department spokesman said the man was expected to survive.

Police were investigating the shooting, which took place near E. 107th Street. There was no word on a possible motive or suspects.