Police involved in NE Philadelphia shooting

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - May 3, 2012

The incident happened shortly before 4:00 p.m. on the 500 block of West Hill Creek Drive.

Police were responding to a robbery in progress when the shooting occurred.

It is not clear what sparked the shooting; however, police discharged their weapon striking a 27-year-old male in the hip.

The male was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center in stable condition.

Police continue to investigate.

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