Police open fire on armed suspect in Germantown

GERMANTOWN (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police opened fire on an armed suspect in Germantown.

It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m. Tuesday along the 5700 block of Crittenden Street.

Police say they spotted two men armed with guns and began chasing them.

One of the men they suspected was wanted by police.

One turned and pointed a gun at police prompting an officer to fire one shot.

Police, with the help of SWAT officers, scoured the area, including area hospitals, but believe they hit no one.

No officers were injured.

The search continues for the two armed men.