Crime & Safety

Arrests Made After Man Shot In The Chest During West Philadelphia Robbery, Police Say

Police said two 16-year-old boys were robbing a 26-year-old man on the 1200 block of North 41st Street and shot him in the chest.

(CBS Philadelphia)

July 29, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man was shot in the chest during a robbery in West Philadelphia Saturday night, according to police.

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Police said two 16-year-old boys were robbing a 26-year-old man on the 1200 block of North 41st Street and shot him in the chest.

The 26-year-old, who has a license to carry a firearm, also shot at the two boys.

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