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Philadelphia man wrestles gun from robbery suspect, fires at attackers after being shot

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The 46-year-old victim is seen wrestling a gun away from one suspect as a second suspect charges him with a weapon drawn. (Philadelphia Police Department)

July 12, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man was seen on video desperately fighting back against two armed robbers as he wrestled a gun away from one suspect and shot a second suspect who rushed him with weapon drawn Monday afternoon.

The crime occurred just before 2 p.m. in the 4200 block of East Cheltenham Avenue in the city’s Wissinoming neighborhood. The unnamed 46-year-old victim was found lying at the intersection of Cheltenham and Erdrick Street with gunshot wounds to his buttocks and left ankle. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital and is said to be in stable condition, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Police released surveillance video as they seek help identifying the attackers. Footage shows the victim and one suspect in a physical struggle that carries over from a sidewalk into the street, Fox News reported.

A would-be robbery victim turned the tables on two armed suspects in Philadelphia on Monday.
A robbery victim fought back and disarmed one of two suspects in Philadelphia on Monday. (Philadelphia Police Department)

During the entanglement, the victim wrestled the gun away from the first suspect, and while still on the ground, a second suspect runs from down the street and began firing, the video shows. As a result, the victim returned fire and appeared to strike the second suspect at least once.

Both suspects ran to a dark-colored SUV and fled south on Erdrick Street, according to authorities. Police recovered a weapon from the scene. Thus far, no arrests have been made.

Police described both suspects as Hispanic males. The first suspect, seen in the two left-most images, was described as having a thin build, black hair, wearing a black hoody over a white t-shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect, pictured right, was described as having a thin build, black hair, wearing a white tank top and maroon shorts with black design on the sides and black Croc shoes.
Police described both suspects as Hispanic males. (Philadelphia Police Department)

As of Sunday, robberies involving a handgun in Philadelphia spiked 63.21% year-to-date, rising to 1,526 from 935 reported during the same period in 2021, according to public police statistics.


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