Correctional sergeant shoots suspect during attempted carjacking at North Philly gas station
The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at 22nd Street and Allegheny Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Law enforcement sources confirmed a state prisons correctional sergeant shot a suspect who also shot her during an attempted carjacking in North Philadelphia.
Investigators said it happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday while the victim was pumping gas at North 22nd Street and West Allegheny Avenue in North Philadelphia.
"The cameras clearly show the 35-year-old putting gas in her BMW vehicle when the male approaches her and grabs her, puts her in a bear hug from behind and then there's a physical altercation and they both pull weapons and they shoot each other," said Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Police said at least 11 shots were fired and that officers patrolling in the area heard the gunfire and responded to the scene.
The victim was shot twice in the leg and the 22-year-old male suspect was shot twice in the lower back and leg, police said.
Officers said the victim and suspect are stable at the hospital.
The man is being held as a prisoner and is accused of trying to rob the victim and steal her car.
Police have not identified the suspect.
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