PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was injured in a shootout with suspects during an attempted robbery in the city’s Oxford Circle neighborhood. The incident took place at around 7 p.m. on Thursday on the 6100 block of Shisler Street.
According to the victim, he was getting out of his car when he was confronted by four masked men. One of the suspects, armed with a gun, threatened the 48-year-old victim. In response, the victim, who was also armed and had a permit to carry, fired four shots at the suspect. The suspect then fired back, hitting the man in the hip. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.
The four suspects managed to escape, and it is unclear whether any of them were injured. Authorities have obtained surveillance footage of the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the police at 215-686-TIPS.
The details of the attempted robbery and subsequent shootout are still under investigation. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by residents in certain neighborhoods and the importance of being vigilant and prepared in such situations. The use of firearms by both the victim and the suspects also raises questions about self-defense and gun laws.
In summary, a man was shot during an attempted robbery in Philadelphia’s Oxford Circle neighborhood. The victim, who was also armed, exchanged gunfire with the suspects, and is now in stable condition at a local hospital. The suspects managed to flee the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.