Suspect arrested in West Philadelphia cab driver shooting

WEST PHILADELPHIA - July 17, 2013

On Wednesday morning, the US Marshalls Task Force took Paul Leavy into custody in Titusville.

Investigators say Leavy was a passenger in a Freedom Cab when he tried to rob the driver Abdul Jallah near 46th and Walnut streets.

The men struggled and the driver was shot in the hand.

Authorities are working on extraditing Leavy back to Philadelphia to face charges.

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