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Home » Armed Car Owner Shoots At Teen Car Thieves In Southwest Philly, Hitting 2

Armed Car Owner Shoots At Teen Car Thieves In Southwest Philly, Hitting 2

Adam Green By Adam Green February 6, 2025 3 Min Read
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Armed Car Owner Shoots At Teen Car Thieves In Southwest Philly, Hitting 2

A Southwest Philadelphia man, legally carrying a firearm, opened fire on four teenagers attempting to steal his car after one of them pulled a gun. Two 13-year-olds were wounded and are in stable condition, while police continue to investigate the incident, which was captured on surveillance cameras.


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PHILADELPHIA, PA (2-minute read) — A legally armed Philadelphia resident fired at four teenagers attempting to steal his car Tuesday evening, hitting two 13-year-olds, after one of them pulled a firearm on him, police said.

The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia. According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, a neighbor alerted the car’s owner that several teens appeared to be trying to steal his Honda, which was parked in an alleyway between Bellmar Terrace and Windsor Avenue.

The man went outside to confront the suspects, at which point one of the teens drew a firearm. In response, the car’s owner fired at least seven shots, causing all four suspects to flee. Police later found two 13-year-olds suffering from gunshot wounds just a block away—one was shot in the lower back, the other in the leg. They were transported to a local hospital and are in stable condition.

The other two teens were found a short distance away and were identified by the car’s owner as part of the group. Police confirmed that the armed resident holds a legal concealed carry permit and is cooperating fully with the investigation. The entire event was captured on surveillance footage, which authorities are now reviewing.

This case raises ongoing questions about self-defense laws and the use of firearms in response to criminal activity. While Pennsylvania law allows individuals to defend themselves when facing an immediate threat, the legal implications of firing at fleeing suspects could come into play during the investigation.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270.

Safety Tip: If you own a firearm for self-defense, ensure you understand your state’s laws regarding use of force, especially in cases involving property crimes. Knowing when you are legally justified in using deadly force can help protect you from legal consequences.

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