Woman shot in attempted robbery outside John's Roast Pork in South Philadelphia

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Woman shot during attempted robbery in South Philly
The shooting occurred behind John's Roast Pork in South Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman was shot during an attempted robbery near a popular South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, police said.

It happened around 3:25 a.m. Tuesday outside John's Roast Pork on Snyder Avenue.

Police said the 20-year-old victim was shot in the foot.

She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

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Police found two shell casings at the scene.

Caution tape was put up around the eatery's outdoor picnic tables.

Investigators are continuing to look for the shooter.