Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A man was violently attacked and shot during a robbery in Kensington, Philadelphia. The victim, a 43-year-old man, was sitting in his car on Rising Sun Avenue around 11:30 PM when two suspects, a man and a woman, armed with a gun, forced their way into his car. They then coerced the victim to drive to the 3000 block of Helen Street, where they proceeded to beat him and then shot him in both legs, before making off with his car keys.
Following the incident, police responded to a call on Frankford Avenue and found the victim, who was then transported to Temple University Hospital in stable condition. The police also located and impounded the victim’s car from the 3000 block of Helen Street. The suspects, believed to be between the ages of 20 and 25, are still at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities anonymously through the tips hotline at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online. All tips will be treated confidentially. Meanwhile, resources for victims of violence in Philadelphia can be found on the city’s official website.
In summary, a man was robbed, beaten, and shot in Kensington, Philadelphia, and the suspects are still being sought by law enforcement. The victim is currently in stable condition, and the investigation remains ongoing.