It all unfolded shortly before 10:00 p.m. on the 4000 block of Green Street. Police say the father was nearby as three men tried to steal his son's dirt bike. Officials say two of the suspects were armed with guns.
The teen's father allegedly pulled out his own gun and shot one of the suspects, critically wounding him.
The wounded suspect was shot in the eye and was taken to The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Investigators captured the two other suspects a short time later.
Police say the father has a legal gun permit.
