Police: Armed robber shot, killed by customer inside store in North Philadelphia

Police say a second armed suspect managed to escape during this incident.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Police: Armed robber shot, killed by customer inside Philly store
Police are investigating after a would-be robber was shot and killed Wednesday in North Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a would-be robber was shot and killed Wednesday in North Philadelphia.



The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of Master Street.



Officials say a male suspect pulled a gun and tried to rob the store.



That's when a customer inside the store reportedly shot the suspect twice in the abdomen.



Police originally stated the owner of the store fired the shots at the would-be robber.



The customer is licensed to carry, according to officials.



The suspect was rushed to Temple University Hospital by police, where he died from his injuries.



Officials say a second armed suspect managed to escape during this incident.



Anyone with information is asked to contact police.



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