Victim of attempted robbery wrestles with one attacker, shoots another in Wissinoming

A 47-year-old man fought back against two attackers after they jumped him on East Cheltenham Avenue.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Surveillance video shows the victim of an attempted robbery fighting back against one of his attackers, and shooting another.

It happened just before 2 p.m. Monday in the 4200 block of East Cheltenham Avenue in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia.
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Police say two armed men jumped out of an SUV and one of them tried to rob the 47-year-old victim.

Video released by Philadelphia police shows a struggle between the two. Police say the victim managed to wrestle a gun away from his attacker.

The second suspect then runs up and opens fire, hitting the victim twice in the lower body.
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That's when the victim returns fire and appears to strike the second attacker at least once.

Both suspects then get into a dark-colored SUV, possibly an Infiniti, and flee south on the 5400 block of Erdrick Street.



Anyone with information can call or test 215-686-TIPS (8477) or contact Philadelphia police online.
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