Armed robbery suspect, victim both injured after shootout in North Philadelphia

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 6:38PM
Armed robbery suspect, victim both injured after shootout in North Philadelphia
The gunman was lingering outside the store after the robbery, when one of the victims came back with a weapon of their own.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An armed robbery in North Philadelphia led to what police are calling a revenge shooting, injuring both the suspect and a victim.

It happened at Germantown Avenue and Diamond Street around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.

Police say a 29-year-old man with a gun allegedly walked into a corner store and demanded three customers give up their belongings.

Officials say the robbery was captured on video.

The gunman was lingering outside the store after the robbery, when one of the victims -- a 30-year-old man -- came back with a weapon of their own.

At lest 13 shots were fired between the two. Both individuals were shot.

The robbery victim is in stable condition, while the suspect is said to be in critical condition.

Evidence of gun violence could be seen all over the block. There was a shattered window, bullet holes in the walls of an apartment building, and a parked car showing gunshots.

No one else was hurt.

Police say both men are under police watch as they receive care for their wounds. Investigators have not released their identities.

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