Police say a passenger from the car exited the vehicle and reached for a gun behind his back. Officers then shot the man at least once.
The man, identified as 28-year-old Steven Leary of West Zeralda Street, was taken to The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he is currently listed in critical, but stable condition.
A gun and narcotics were recovered at the scene by police. Leary faces narcotics charges and aggravated assault.
No officers were injured in the altercation.
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