Crime & Safety
Teen Shot After Robbery Attempt With Toy Gun In Philadelphia: Reports
A 16-year-old boy who was armed with a toy gun was shot by the person he targeted in a robbery attempted Sunday night in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — A would-be robber was shot by his target Sunday night in Philadelphia, according to reports.
It all unfolded at about 11:03 p.m. Sunday on the 2200 block of Emerald Street in Kensington, Action News reports.
The attempted robber, 16 years old, came up to a 21-year-old man on the street, pressed a fake gun into the man's back, and announced the robbery, according to NBC10.
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According to Fox 29, the victim pulled out his own, legally owned firearm, and shot the teen in the leg.
The teen was taken to a hospital for treatment, and police are searching for a second suspect.
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Anyone who has information on the incident should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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