July 28, 2024
Thom Carroll/for PhillyVoice
Two 16-year-olds are accused of shooting a man while attempting to rob him in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, authorities say.
Two teenagers are accused of shooting a man while attempting to rob him in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, authorities say.
The shooting happened around 9 p.m. on the 1200 block of 41st Street in the Wynnefield neighborhood, 6ABC reported. Officers that arrived at the scene said they found a man who had been shot in the chest and arm. The man told police that two young men tried to rob him, authorities say.
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The 26-year-old victim — who told police he was a legal gun owner — exchanged gunfire with the suspects before they fled the scene, authorities say. Police later found a vehicle with two 16-year-old boys inside, and one of them had multiple gunshot wounds, 6ABC reported.
Police believe the two 16-year-olds were involved in the attempted armed robbery, and that it may be connected with other robberies in the area, 6ABC reported. One teen was arrested, and the other was taken to the hospital where he is in critical condition, authorities say. The 26-year-old man was also hospitalized in critical condition, NBC10 reported.
Anyone with information on the robbery and shooting can contact the police.
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