Armed man shoots attacker in Olney

A man who was assaulted leaving a Chinese take-out restaurant turned the tables and shot his attacker in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood, police say. The shots rang out just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday near Fifth and West Rockland streets in Olney. A customer leaving a take-out restaurant was punched in the face by a would-be robber. “The complainant drops his food and runs,” said Philadelphia Police Lt. John Stanford. “And as he’s running, he’s screaming for help, actually trying to avoid any confrontation.” But the 18-year-old suspect chased him across the street, and the 31-year-old victim fought back. “The complainant is actually armed, and he has a valid permit to carry,” said Stanford. “At some point he pulls out that firearm. And he fired several shots, striking the male.” The suspect was hit once in the leg. …Read the Rest

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