Police: Philly tow driver shot trying to repo SUV

PHILADELPHIA - May 6, 2011

Investigators say the driver and another man were attempting to repossess a sport utility vehicle Friday morning in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.

Authorities say a man came out of a home and began yelling at the drivers, who tried to calm the man down. The man pulled out a gun during the ensuing scuffle and fired, wounding one of the drivers in the hand and shoulder.

The driver was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police are searching for the shooter.

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